Edward marston the railway detective similar books. This book is the first volume in a 12book series that features the scotland yard detectives, inspector robert colbeck and sergeant victor leeming. This book is the first volume in a 12 book series that features the scotland yard detectives, inspector robert colbeck and sergeant victor leeming. In the twelfth novel in the railway detective series, colbeck and leeming go to derby to solve the murder of the man tipped to become the next chairman of the midland railway. The bestselling victorian mystery series ebook written by edward marston. After years of neglect, its finally up and running againthough now its a mecca for rich and famous travelers. A patriotic barber in fault a romance of social life the virtue of an american passport who was the greatest criminal. Buy the railway detective mysteries 5 books by edward marston online from the works.
Full of historical detail, the railway detective is an actionpacked dip into murky 1850s london. The railway detective by edward marston, 9780749083526, available at. This one certainly captivated my interest and set the scene for future books. It introduced readers to robert colbeck, a scotland yard detective who solves crimes related to the railway. It is 1860 and the moscardi circus is en route to newcastle.
The railway detective is the first novel in the inspector robert colbeck railway detective series. A sudden attack hits the london to birmingham mail train and it is looted and derailed. As colbeck closes in on the criminal masterminds, events take an unexpected turn when the beautiful madeleine, daughter of the injured train driver, becomes a pawn in the. Among the all the novel series written by him, the most famous ones include the railway detective series, the bracewell series, the domesday series, the christopher redmayne series and the home front detective. If you like enid blyton, youll like do you have any books. Blood on the line the railway detective marston, edward on.
This is the third novel in the railway detective series set in the mid 19th century. Set in 1851, it is about a railway robbery which is investigated and ultimately solved by two scotland yard detectives, inspector robert colbeck and sergeant victor leeming. The railway detective the free library of philadelphia. Click here for a post ive written about conrad allens dillman and masefield mystery series. Detective inspector robert colbeck is the railway detective. A similar theme plays out in john rhodes tragedy on the line gervase wickenden dont you just love the character names, is assumed to have been hit by a train, until dr. The railway detective, railway detective by edward marston. It is set in 1850 when railroads were becoming more important to. Filled with twists and memorable characters, the railway detective is a mystery that will surprise readers at every turn. With thanks to janet cutler for her expert advice on victorian railway companies. The sleuth is police inspector robert colbeck, a cultured and intelligent man who originally trained as a lawyer before turning to police work.
I still find some of the characters either too good to be true and others rather smug i like to feel both the detectives and the other characters whom we shall meet in. The railway detective, the excursion train, the railway viaduct. Edward marston in 1851, after the london to birmingham mail train is robbed and derailed, inspector robert colbeck enlists the aid of former police officer brendan mulryne to help him investigate the crime. The railway detective mysteries 5 books by edward marston. Edward marstons the railway detective series stepheny. Planned with military precision, detective inspector robert. One wouldnt expect the railway to be such a hub for crime and violence. First in a new historical mystery series set in 19thcentury london. Full of historical detail, unexpected twists and memorable characters, this is a mystery that will surprise you at every turn. The railway detective 2004 the excursion train 2005 the railway viaduct 2006 the iron horse 2007 murder on the brighton express 2008 the silver locomotive mystery 2009 railway to the grave 2010 blood on the line 2011 the stationmasters farewell 2012 peril on the royal train 20 a ticket to oblivion 2014 timetable of. A robbery on the london to birmingham mail train takes inspector robert colbeck into the heart of the seedy dens of the devils acre.
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This is the first in a series of detective novels set in the mid19th century around the then quite new railway system. Feb 03, 2016 the aptlynamed mariella mystery investigates guinea pig ghosts and dinner ladies in her top secret journal, including drawings and tips for fellow detective enthusiasts. Having read some of the later novels of the railway detective i eventually read this first one. When a train is robbed or a passenger killed, colbeck and his trusty sergeant victor leeming must take to the rails and use their expert knowledge of crime and railways to untangle webs of murder, blackmail and destruction. Written in the laconic tones of a police report, it cleverly uncovers the hopeless pedantry of a broken justice. The railway detective by edward marston 2005, paperback. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the railway detective collection. Explore books by edward marston with our selection at. Edward marston is a pen name that author keith miles uses. We have kept every book in the series, which we dont often do with books.
Jul 12, 2009 the thrilling first case for the railway detective. Among the all the novel series written by him, the most famous ones include the railway detective series, the bracewell series, the domesday series, the christopher redmayne series and the home front detective series. The railway detective, the excursion train, the railway viaduct railway detective series ebook. He is best known for his hugely successful railway detective series. The railway detective series, featuring scotland yard detectives inspector robert colbeck and sergeant victor leeming, is set in the 1850. Express train to death railways in crime fiction crime. Edward marston began his inspector robert colbeckrailway detective series in 2004 with the novel the railway detective. With the opening of the great exhibition at hand, interest is mounting in the engineering triumphs of the railways, but not everyone feels like celebrating in an audacious attack, the london to birmingham mail train is robbed and derailed, causing many casualties. This book, with the title that becomes a supertitle for the whole series, is the one that introduces inspector colbeck, his sidekick sergeant leeming, their irascible and dictatorial exarmy boss superintendent edward tallis. The victorian detective mystery is a classic genere but it goes for a ride in a different direction, on an early train, in marstons the railway detective. The railway detective is the eponymous opening title in the series of detective mystery novels written by keith miles under the pseudonym edward marston. With the opening of the great exhibition at hand, interest is mounting in the engineering triumphs of the railways, but not everyone feels like celebrating. The series follows scotland yard inspector colbeck and partner sergeant victor leeming during the 1850s. Planned with military precision, this crime proves a challenge to detective inspector.
See the complete the railway detective series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The london to birmingham mail train is robbed and derailed, injuring the driver and others aboard. Books similar to the railway detective the railway. Large type books detective and mystery fiction fiction history. His other current series are the home front detective, set in the great war, and the bow street rivals, featuring identical twin detectives during the regency. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read railway to the grave. Author edward marstons complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and. Planned with military precision, this crime challenges the new police force to its limits and leads detective inspector robert colbeck to discover a tangled web of murder, blackmail and. The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. This collection of the first three books in the series is an economical way of.
Buy the excursion train the railway detective series new ed by edward marston. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. He turned to writing fiction in the eighties, and by the year 1986, he published his first novel which was called bullet hole. The railway detective is an actionpacked dip into murky 1850s london. I really like the series and find the lead characters very believable.
A former barrister, colbeck abandons his career after a personal tragedy to join the police. Edward marston has written over a hundred books, including some non fiction. The good book guide colbeck proves to be every bit as motivated as the thieves, giving this tale a dimension of cracking suspense. They are settling into a familiar pattern, fairly decent page turners set against an interesting historical background, though with slightly annoyingly cliched central characters whose personal idiosyncrasies are rather beaten over the readers head at every opportunity, especially those of chief. The railway detective is inspector robert colbeck, a former barrister and now an officer with the fledgling metropolitan police. It is set in 1850 when railroads were becoming more important to the british economy and popular with british citizens. In loving memory of my father, who spent his working life as an engine driver, and who instructed me in the mystery of steam locomotion. In the first novel in the series he investigates the meticulously planned robbery of a northernbound mail train and, in the process, uncovers a sinister web of intrigue and corruption.
In 1851 england, the city of london anticipates the grand opening of the great expedition. Here you can find handpicked readalike recommendations for more than 4000 contemporary books and 3000 authors. The gamut of victorian society and a hotbed for crime and crooks of all kinds. The railway detective books have been praised for their vivid description of historical europe and edward marstons stylistic writing, with some of the best books in the series including. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Murder most unladylike series robin stevens corgi daisy and hazel, 1930s boarding school girls, have set up their own detective club. Jan 01, 2005 the railway detective by edward marston 2005. See all books authored by edward marston, including the railway detective, and the wolves of savernake, and more on. They meet resistance from the local police and all manner of serious problems, not least the reluctance of the family of the deceased to provide information. The railway detective by edward marston and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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Inspector robert colbeck is the central character in the railway detective series written by well known author edward marston. That said each book is a different mystery thriller which keeps the reader enthralled and wondering what to expect next. Edward is particularly known for writing the mystery novels set in the time of elizabeth theater. In an audacious attack, the london to birmingham mail train is robbed and derailed, causing many casualties. Each book subject takes part in different parts of the country and the author seems to have detailed knowledge of the areas and a deep understanding of victorian times and railway operation. Planned with military precision, this crime proves a challenge to detective inspector robert colbeck who fights to untangle a web of murder, blackmail and destruction. Before there was sherlock holmes, there was detective robert colbeck of scotland yard, protorailfan and serious investigator. The railway detective was nominated for the theakstons old peculiar crime novel of the year award 2006. The series features a fictional theatrical company, westfields men, and, in particular, nicholas bracewell, its bookholder, a position similar to that of. Marston has been most prolific in his railway detective series, published by. He is best known under the pseudonym edward marston, and has also written as martin inigo and conrad allen. Keith miles born 1940 is a writer of historical fiction and mystery novels. A list of all edward marstons series in reading order. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the railway viaduct.
Order of edward marston books keith miles is a welsh author of historical fiction and mystery novels. In 1851, london is greatly anticipating the great expedition when an attack hits a mail train, which is looted and derailed. Below is a list of edward marstons inspector robert colbeck books in order of when they were first published which is the same as their chronological order. The fourth book in the acclaimed railway detective series derby day at epsom downs. The railway detective series book series 11 books all formats. If you like inspector robert colbeck books, youll love mrs. Excitement is mounting with each engineering triumph of the railways, but not everyone feels like celebrating. The thrilling first case for the railway detective. He has also written childrens books, radio and television dramas and stage plays. With the opening of the great exhibition at hand, interest is mounting in the. Use the alphabetical lists below to look up a favorite book or author and then click see readalikes to discover similar books. The railway detective by edward marston allison and busby. The railway detective by edward marston librarything.