Death and the Chevalier - (Cragg and Fidelis Mystery) by Robin Blake (Paperback)

About the Book

Lancashire, 1745. The Young Pretender is marching south to claim the English throne. Meanwhile, Coroner Titus Cragg searches for the head belonging to a decapitated body found in a pond. As simmering tensions split the town, Cragg finds himself arrested for murder, and must team up with his old friend, Dr Luke Fidelis, to expose the real killer.

Book Synopsis

As the Young Pretender and his Jacobite army approach, Coroner Titus Cragg must solve a brutal murder ― and prevent himself from being executed for the crime.

November 1745. Preston, Lancashire. Rumors abound that Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender, has landed in Scotland, intent on marching south to claim the English throne. Meanwhile Coroner Titus Cragg must investigate a headless body discovered in an icy pond. There is evidence to suggest a connection with the approaching rebel army ― unless someone is deliberately using the Highlanders' invasion as a cover for murder.

As simmering tensions, conflicting loyalties and open hostilities engulf the town, Cragg finds himself arrested for murder. In order to clear his name and escape execution by firing squad, Titus must team up with his old friend, Dr Luke Fidelis, to expose the real killer.

Review Quotes

"An action-packed read with fully realized characters and vivid historical detail" ― Booklist

"Blake effortlessly combines a complex puzzle with some fascinating, less-known historical facts" ― Kirkus Reviews