Churchyard and Hawke

Churchyard and Hawke

by E.V.Thompson (Author)

Synopsis

After taking a serious beating whilst engaged in unofficial undercover work in London's 19th century slums, Constable Tom Churchyard takes himself to Cornwall. Here, in spite of his injuries he becomes right-hand man to Amos Hawke, now a senior Cornish policeman. His knowledge of the London rogues proves invaluable as Amos seeks to foil a gang of city thieves. Then a brutal murder is committed during their investigations. "Churchyard and Hawke" is an exciting and insightful novel of the years when the Cornwall Constabulary was in its infancy.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd
Published: 31 May 2011

ISBN 10: 0709088701
ISBN 13: 9780709088707

Media Reviews
'With settings that stretch from China to Cornwall, these sagas delight' - Independent 'A vigorous and fascinating piece of storytelling from the pen of a first-class professional' - Sunday Times 'E.V. Thompson is, as always, an extremely good storyteller' - Historical Novel's Review 'His many fans won't be disappointed' - Bristol Evening News
Author Bio
E.V. Thompson was born in London, After spending nine years in the Royal Navy, he served as a Vice Squad policeman in Bristol, became an investigator for British Overseas Airways (during which he was seconded to the Hong Kong Police Narcotics Bureau), then headed Rhodesia's Department of Civil Aviation Security Section. While in Rhodesia, he published over two hundred short stories before moving back to England to become a full-time award-winning writer. His first novel, Chase the Wind, the opening book in the Retallick saga, won the Best Historical Novel Award, and since then more than thirty novels have won him thousands of admirers around the world.