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Historical Fiction · 2023 · PG

Fierce Poison

by Will Thomas

Barker and Llewelyn. A Victorian mystery with teeth.

London, 1893, there is poisoner loose in the city, with deaths piling up, and private enquiry agents Cyrus Barker and Thomas Llewelyn are apparently his latest target in Fierce Poison, the next installment in Will Thomas's acclaimed historical mystery series. Private Enquiry agent Cyrus Barker has just about seen it all—he's been attacked by assassins, his office has been bombed, and evil-doers have even nearly killed his dog. But never before has a potential client dropped dead in his office. When Roland Fitzhugh, Member of Parliament arrives to consult Barker and his partner Thomas Llewelyn,

For10+GenreHistorical FictionLength288 pagesRead time~7.5 hours

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Violence

Some

Moderate; Victorian mystery violence and investigation

Language

None

No strong language

Sexual Content

None

No sexual content

Substance Use

None

No substance use

Emotional Intensity

None

No psychological concerns

What this book is about

Another entry in Will Thomas's excellent Barker and Llewelyn Victorian detective series — following enquiry agent Cyrus Barker and his partner Thomas Llewelyn through a London case involving the kind of danger the title suggests. Thomas writes period mystery with consistent excellence.

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