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The Gentleman Detective Mysteries
Evelyn James

Colonel Bainbridge and his niece, Victoria, solve mysteries in Victorian Norwich, but the one mystery Bainbridge has never been able to solve is the murder of his dearest friend Houston Fairchild. If it is the last thing he does, he will find out why his friend was shot and bring his killer to justice.

The Gentleman Detective

The Gentleman Detective

Book 1

Norwich 1898

A dead pugilist and an innocent man in danger of hanging for murder has Colonel Bainbridge searching for the truth.

The Last Word in Pickles

The Last Word in Pickles

Book 4

Norwich 1898

When Bainbridge hears of the death of a local pickle maker, he never suspects he will soon be investigating murder.

The Man of Friars' Wood

The Man of Friars' Wood

Book 7

Norwich 1899

The death of a man has Bainbridge and Victoria venturing into the countryside to investigate claims of poisoning.

The Return of Turpin

The Return of Turpin

Book 10

Norwich 1899

Humphry Strange’s worst nightmares have come to life; robbed at gunpoint and his daughter disappeared – presumed kidnapped. Can Colonel Bainbridge restore her to her family and stop a dangerous highway criminal?

The Unholy Preacher

The Unholy Preacher

Book 2

Norwich 1898

A case of missing boys and a religious cult has Bainbridge investigating a monastery with plenty of secrets to hide.

The Mayfair Mystery

The Mayfair Mystery

Book 5

Norwich 1898

An arsonist is at work and when a man is found dead in a burned-out warehouse, Bainbridge is called to investigate.

The Cherry Tree Murder

The Cherry Tree Murder

Book 8

Norwich 1899

No one expects to die at a flower show, especially not Mr Evergreen. Can Bainbridge determine if it was an accident or foul play?

The Unwelcome Guests

The Unwelcome Guests

Book 3

Norwich 1898

A spate of burglaries has Bainbridge scratching his head, but things take a darker turn when a woman is found dead.

Murder on Ice

Murder on Ice

Book 6

London 1898

Bainbridge is depressed. Victoria thinks a visit to London will help. She cannot foresee the trouble about to occur.

The Mystery of Cromwell's Skull

The Mystery of Cromwell's Skull

Book 9

Norwich 1899

Lancelot Dunbar has inherited the house of his dreams and is looking forward to building a future for himself and his family, until he learns of the skull in the attic.

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