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Death in Hellfire - Deryn Lake

 
Description: ISBN 0749080760 / Author: Deryn Lake / Genre: Crime / Thriller / Publisher: Allison & Busby / When John Rawlings is asked to investigate ... more
Death in Hellfire - Deryn Lake ... a secret club and some shady goings-on, he is intrigued. The disreputable Sir Francis Dashwood is believed to be involved, as well as some illustrious members of the British aristocracy. In disguise and accompanied by the ungainly Sam Swann, John befriends Sir Dashwood and gains access to his home and family, including someone from John's past, someone whose exceptional beauty still hypnotises him. However, evil lurks in hidden corners of Sir Dashwood's opulent home and there seems to be a sinister element behind the infamous Hellfire Club's debaucheries. Is John putting himself and Sam in danger by trying to find out the truth?

Newest Review: ... once I started reading, I found the setting to be fascinating, brought to life with skill by the author, and with a good plot ... more

 ... stirred into the mix, I was soon deeply engrossed. John Rawlings is the sort of man that I would usually heartily dislike, because he has a somewhat lacksadaisical attitude towards sex and women. However, apart from this flaw, he comes across as being a very pleasant man with an interest in what goes on around him and a deep love for his daughter and adopted father. John Rawlings has featured in other books by this author and we are given a potted explanation of his past life, including the murder of his wife, which...more

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Premium Review Death in Hellfire - Deryn Lake: Georgian orgies (660 words)
by - written on 23/03/08 (Very useful, 97 readings)
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John Rawlings, an apothecary in eighteenth century London, is set a task by John Fielding, the founder of the Bow Street Runners, which involves the investigation of a gentleman's club. This club, frequented by members of the upper classes, has a reputation for organising orgies. Rawlings is lucky enough to attend one of the gatherings, but apart from sexual excess, can find nothing terribly wrong until one of the clubs' members is found dead, apparently poisoned to death. This incident is followed by another murder. Can Rawlings find out what is going on before someone else dies? I began this book with trepidation; I like crime fiction and I like historical ...  Read the complete review

 

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