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Benjamin Weaver

Step into the shadowy streets of 18th-century London through the memoirs of a former bare-knuckle boxer turned thief-taker. This historical mystery series plunges readers into gripping criminal investigations, weaving together intrigue, personal struggles, and authentic period atmosphere. Each case unravels another layer of London's underbelly and the complex character of its narrator.

The Devil's Company
A Spectacle of Corruption
A Conspiracy of Paper

Recommended Reading Order

  1. A Conspiracy of Paper

    • 512 pages
    • 18 hours of reading

    Benjamin Weaver, a Jew and an ex-boxer, is an outsider in eighteenth-century London, tracking down debtors and felons for aristocratic clients. The son of a wealthy stock trader, he lives estranged from his family - until he is asked to investigate his father’s sudden death. Thus Weaver descends into the deceptive world of the English stock jobbers, gliding between coffee houses and gaming houses, drawing rooms and bordellos. The more Weaver uncovers, the darker the truth becomes, until he realizes that he is following too closely in his father’s footsteps - and they just might lead him to his own grave. An enthralling historical thriller, A Conspiracy of Paper will leave readers wondering just how much has changed in the stock market in the last three hundred years ...

    A Conspiracy of Paper1
    3.8
  2. Realizing at the moment of his conviction for a crime he did not commit that someone is determined to see him dead and another to set him free, Benjamin Weaver works to expose a conspiracy with links to the coming election

    A Spectacle of Corruption2
    4.0
  3. The Devil's Company

    • 400 pages
    • 14 hours of reading

    Set against the backdrop of eighteenth-century London, this thrilling novel intertwines splendor and squalor, showcasing the author's signature storytelling style. Readers can expect a gripping narrative filled with intrigue, rich historical detail, and complex characters, reflecting the tumultuous social landscape of the time. The book promises to deliver a captivating experience that explores the darker sides of human nature within a vibrant historical context.

    The Devil's Company3
    3.9