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A Simon Westow Mystery

This historical mystery series plunges readers into the shadowy streets of Regency-era Leeds. Follow the journey of Simon Westow, a former workhouse boy who has carved out a career as a respected thief-taker. Alongside his sharp and capable assistant, Jane, Simon tackles complex cases, from stolen property to kidnappings, navigating a world of danger and intrigue. The series explores themes of justice, social strata, and the lingering shadows of the past as our protagonists delve into the heart of criminal underworlds.

The Hanging Psalm

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    The Hanging Psalm

    • 224 pages
    • 8 hours of reading
    3.8(163)Add rating

    Introducing thief-taker Simon Westow in the first in a new historical mystery series set in Regency Leeds. Leeds, 1820. Thief-taker Simon Westow knows all about lost property. A boy from the workhouse, he now has a comfortable business finding and returning his clients' stolen possessions. But when John Milner, a successful Leeds businessman, seeks out Simon's services to find his kidnapped daughter, Hannah, it's clear he faces a challenge like no other.Accompanied by his enigmatic and capable young assistant, Jane, Simon takes to the dark, shadowy streets of Leeds for information - streets he knows like the back of his hand. But his enquiries lead Simon and Jane into great danger. Could the answers lie in Simon's own past, and an old enemy seeking revenge?

    The Hanging Psalm