This is unusual in historical mysteries that I’ve read in that the detective is a real historical figure. Sir John Fielding was a magistrate and social reformer. The book itself is told as reminiscences of a fictional servant boy. I’ll probably try reading at least the next book.
definitely worth reading. Likeable characters...Sir John and Jeremy. want to know how Jeremy grows up in the series....
I didn't realise that Sir John Fielding was a real person before I started. He really was blind and apparently wore a black band on his forehead to remind people that he was blind. He helped found the Bow Street Runners and was the Bow Street Magistrate. The story is narrated by Jeremy Proctor,...
I didn't realise that Sir John Fielding was a real person before I started. He really was blind and apparently wore a black band on his forehead to remind people that he was blind. He helped found the Bow Street Runners and was the Bow Street Magistrate. The story is narrated by Jeremy Proctor, a yo...
The fourth entry in the Sir John Fielding historical series. Not the greatest plot and the sleuthing was a bit minimal but the characters and the setting in the England of around 1770 made this a worthwhile rea
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