The Silver Collar: Shortlisted for the HWA Gold Crown, from the bestselling author of The Raven Scholar: Thomas Hawkins
Autor Antonia Hodgsonen Limba Engleză Paperback – 5 aug 2021
The next rip-roaring thriller from Antonia Hodgson, featuring Thomas Hawkins
The Englishmen of early-Georgian London were very proud of their liberty - but it was often bought at the cost of others' freedom. Wives owned nothing on their own - everything belonged to their husbands. And much of the wealth of the booming city was built by slaves. Slavery was illegal in Britain - but the vastly lucrative triangular trade between her great port cities, the West coast of Africa and the West Indies was decidedly not and neither was the buying and selling of the commodities that they produced, such as sugar and cotton.
Tom and Kitty should be happy. Kitty's shop is a successful, even if shady, concern and Tom, having escaped the hangman's noose, is something of a celebrity in the taverns and bagnios of Covent Garden. Then someone tries to murder Tom. This is no mugging, but an organized attack and investigation leads to a fine house in Jermyn Street and the mysterious Lady Vanhook.
Now things spiral from bad to worse. Vanhook is none other than Kitty's mother - the mother who tried to sell her as a prostitute and who Kitty thought was dead. She has been in the West Indies, the mistress of a plantation, and now that her husband has died, she has returned - for revenge upon Kitty and to claim every penny of her inheritance.
A pulsating narrative of kidnap, danger, betrayal and redemption, The Silver Collar is also a powerful love story and a stark portrait of the seething violence and corruption behind the elegant facade of Georgian England.
Praise for Antonia Hodgson
'In a tale that more than matches its predecessors for pace and atmosphere, Hawkins is forced into confrontation with a psychopathic killer . . . hugely enjoyable' - The Sunday Times
'One of the most impressive practitioners of the historical crime genre' - Independent
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781473615151
ISBN-10: 1473615151
Pagini: 336
Dimensiuni: 128 x 194 x 30 mm
Greutate: 0.23 kg
Editura: Hodder & Stoughton
Colecția Hodder Paperbacks
Seria Thomas Hawkins
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1473615151
Pagini: 336
Dimensiuni: 128 x 194 x 30 mm
Greutate: 0.23 kg
Editura: Hodder & Stoughton
Colecția Hodder Paperbacks
Seria Thomas Hawkins
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
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Recenzii
Praise for The Silver Collar:
The Silver Collar is a triumph, a fine addition to a historical crime series that gets better with every book. Antonia Hodgson gives us dark melodrama with wit, and a driving narrative with impeccable research. It's a rare combination, and it leaves the reader hungry for more
Set at a blistering pace, The Silver Collar is a wholly entertaining thriller. Brimming with equal parts wit and evil, Antonia Hodgson's unforgettable characters leap into a dangerous adventure. I loved every tension-filled page
Written with flair, sly wit, and a meticulous eye for detail . . . The Silver Collar takes us into the dark heart of colonial slavery, making this one of the most topical books of the year . . . Thrilling
The inimitable Thomas Hawkins is back, and I am so glad he is. In Antonia Hodgson's tale of revenge, love, and the nature of evil, the reader is taken on a breath-taking journey into the darkest corners of Hogarthian London. At turns witty, savage, and deeply moving, this is a glorious book - I couldn't put it down
A brilliant, moving novel that takes us to some very dark places in our history - but which also succeeds in being very witty and entertaining
Not just a superb thriller but very topical too. Antonia's novels have cheered and entertained me like nothing else during lockdown, and the return to a plot about somebody in captivity felt appropriate as well. Her characters are so strongly drawn, and her feel for the period, sense of humour, compassion and ability to create heart-stopping suspense put her right up in the first division of historical crime
Beautifully written and packed with atmosphere, wit and historical details, I didn't want it to end. And in shining an uncomfortable light on colonial slavery, it's also timely and relevant
This clever novel gives a brilliant picture of both London and Antigua in the early 18th century, when slavery provided huge profits for many Englishmen. . . There is humour as well as impressive research and convincing horror here
Hodgson once again shows what a skilful writer of historical thrillers she is
It has been a long wait, but fans of Thomas Hawkins and Kitty Sparks should rejoice as Hodgson makes a wonderful return with a dark tale of kidnap, slavery and seduction
Fourth instalment of the wonderful Thomas Hawkins crime novels . . . [Fans] are in for a treat - this instalment is gripping
With bawdy humour and a breakneck pace set against a brilliantly evoked 18th-century backdrop, who needs a Tardis? Read this to feel like you're truly travelling back in time
Throws readers right back into the grimy, stinking streets of 18th Century London
Hodgson's rollicking Tom Hawkins novels are among the best crime series out there thanks to her irrepressible hero and his equally likeable partner, Kitty. This fourth book is a dark and addictive story of slavery and long-hidden secrets in which the often-harrowing central story is lightened by some great set pieces and acerbic one-liners.
This is a book to savour. A thrilling journey through the squalor & splendour of Georgian London, bristling with threat & memorable characters
Praise for Death at Fountains Abbey:
A tale that more than matches its predecessors for pace and atmosphere.
Through an admirable amount of research the award-winning author has used real people, events and settings to create a delightfully enjoyable standalone thriller. It crackles with wit and charm and cements Hawkins' place as the most lovable rogue in historical fiction.
I love Antonia Hodgson's slightly wicked sense of humour and it's put to good use here and her clear affection for Tom and Kitty and Sam, as well as her enthusiasm for the period, is infectious. This is such a strong series and I hope it goes on and on.
Antonia Hodgson weaves a fantastic tale of both fact and fiction and emerges with a thoroughly enjoyable romp of a story.
A cracking murder mystery . . . The writing is clever, witty, eloquent and gripping, a real pleasure to read . . . you can almost feel that you are living in 18th century London. Historical fiction fans will lap this up, as did I.
The Silver Collar is a triumph, a fine addition to a historical crime series that gets better with every book. Antonia Hodgson gives us dark melodrama with wit, and a driving narrative with impeccable research. It's a rare combination, and it leaves the reader hungry for more
Set at a blistering pace, The Silver Collar is a wholly entertaining thriller. Brimming with equal parts wit and evil, Antonia Hodgson's unforgettable characters leap into a dangerous adventure. I loved every tension-filled page
Written with flair, sly wit, and a meticulous eye for detail . . . The Silver Collar takes us into the dark heart of colonial slavery, making this one of the most topical books of the year . . . Thrilling
The inimitable Thomas Hawkins is back, and I am so glad he is. In Antonia Hodgson's tale of revenge, love, and the nature of evil, the reader is taken on a breath-taking journey into the darkest corners of Hogarthian London. At turns witty, savage, and deeply moving, this is a glorious book - I couldn't put it down
A brilliant, moving novel that takes us to some very dark places in our history - but which also succeeds in being very witty and entertaining
Not just a superb thriller but very topical too. Antonia's novels have cheered and entertained me like nothing else during lockdown, and the return to a plot about somebody in captivity felt appropriate as well. Her characters are so strongly drawn, and her feel for the period, sense of humour, compassion and ability to create heart-stopping suspense put her right up in the first division of historical crime
Beautifully written and packed with atmosphere, wit and historical details, I didn't want it to end. And in shining an uncomfortable light on colonial slavery, it's also timely and relevant
This clever novel gives a brilliant picture of both London and Antigua in the early 18th century, when slavery provided huge profits for many Englishmen. . . There is humour as well as impressive research and convincing horror here
Hodgson once again shows what a skilful writer of historical thrillers she is
It has been a long wait, but fans of Thomas Hawkins and Kitty Sparks should rejoice as Hodgson makes a wonderful return with a dark tale of kidnap, slavery and seduction
Fourth instalment of the wonderful Thomas Hawkins crime novels . . . [Fans] are in for a treat - this instalment is gripping
With bawdy humour and a breakneck pace set against a brilliantly evoked 18th-century backdrop, who needs a Tardis? Read this to feel like you're truly travelling back in time
Throws readers right back into the grimy, stinking streets of 18th Century London
Hodgson's rollicking Tom Hawkins novels are among the best crime series out there thanks to her irrepressible hero and his equally likeable partner, Kitty. This fourth book is a dark and addictive story of slavery and long-hidden secrets in which the often-harrowing central story is lightened by some great set pieces and acerbic one-liners.
This is a book to savour. A thrilling journey through the squalor & splendour of Georgian London, bristling with threat & memorable characters
Praise for Death at Fountains Abbey:
A tale that more than matches its predecessors for pace and atmosphere.
Through an admirable amount of research the award-winning author has used real people, events and settings to create a delightfully enjoyable standalone thriller. It crackles with wit and charm and cements Hawkins' place as the most lovable rogue in historical fiction.
I love Antonia Hodgson's slightly wicked sense of humour and it's put to good use here and her clear affection for Tom and Kitty and Sam, as well as her enthusiasm for the period, is infectious. This is such a strong series and I hope it goes on and on.
Antonia Hodgson weaves a fantastic tale of both fact and fiction and emerges with a thoroughly enjoyable romp of a story.
A cracking murder mystery . . . The writing is clever, witty, eloquent and gripping, a real pleasure to read . . . you can almost feel that you are living in 18th century London. Historical fiction fans will lap this up, as did I.
Descriere
**Buy The Raven Scholar now - a masterfully woven tale of imperial intrigue from Sunday Times bestselling Antonia Hodgson**
'A triumph . . . leaves the reader hungry for more' Andrew Taylor
'One of the best crime series out there . . . a dark and addictive story of slavery and long-hidden secrets' i-News
'The wonderful Thomas Hawkins crime novels . . . [Fans] are in for a treat - gripping' The Times
'Beautifully written and packed with atmosphere, wit, and historical details. I didn't want it to end' Daily Mirror
'Antonia Hodgson is right up in the first division of historical crime' Amanda Craig
Autumn, 1728.
Life is good for Thomas Hawkins and Kitty Sparks in their home above the Cocked Pistol, Kitty's wickedly disreputable bookshop.
But when Tom is attacked by a street gang, he discovers there's a price on his head.
Who wants him dead - and why?
For Tom and Kitty, the answer is only the beginning of the nightmare.
Powerful, deeply immersive, The Silver Collar is both a celebration of love and friendship, and a terrifying exploration of evil.
READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THIS MAGNIFICENT HISTORICAL MYSTERY
'Outstanding, a brilliant 18th Century romp' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Effortlessly skilful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A fabulous step forward' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A beautifully written novel' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Another riveting epic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Sincerely, one of the best series I've ever read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A triumph . . . leaves the reader hungry for more' Andrew Taylor
'One of the best crime series out there . . . a dark and addictive story of slavery and long-hidden secrets' i-News
'The wonderful Thomas Hawkins crime novels . . . [Fans] are in for a treat - gripping' The Times
'Beautifully written and packed with atmosphere, wit, and historical details. I didn't want it to end' Daily Mirror
'Antonia Hodgson is right up in the first division of historical crime' Amanda Craig
Autumn, 1728.
Life is good for Thomas Hawkins and Kitty Sparks in their home above the Cocked Pistol, Kitty's wickedly disreputable bookshop.
But when Tom is attacked by a street gang, he discovers there's a price on his head.
Who wants him dead - and why?
For Tom and Kitty, the answer is only the beginning of the nightmare.
Powerful, deeply immersive, The Silver Collar is both a celebration of love and friendship, and a terrifying exploration of evil.
READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THIS MAGNIFICENT HISTORICAL MYSTERY
'Outstanding, a brilliant 18th Century romp' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Effortlessly skilful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A fabulous step forward' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A beautifully written novel' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Another riveting epic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Sincerely, one of the best series I've ever read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Notă biografică
Antonia Hodgson was born and grew up in Derby and studied English at the University of Leeds. Her debut novel, THE DEVIL IN THE MARSHALSEA, won the CWA Historical Dagger in 2014 and was shortlisted for the John Creasey First Novel award. In the US, Publishers Weekly named it one of the top 10 Mystery/Thriller titles of the year.
She was first introduced to the early Georgians while taking 'A' level History. Unfortunately the course focused almost exclusively on George II's ministerial reshuffles, a subject even George II found staggeringly dull. It was only later, on discovering Hogarth, The Beggar's Opera and Moll Flanders, that she became fascinated by an often-neglected period of British history. Her favourite quote about London in the 1720s comes from a disapproving Swiss traveller, who complained that 'debauch runs wild with an unblushing countenance'.
Antonia lives in London, where she works as an editor.
She was first introduced to the early Georgians while taking 'A' level History. Unfortunately the course focused almost exclusively on George II's ministerial reshuffles, a subject even George II found staggeringly dull. It was only later, on discovering Hogarth, The Beggar's Opera and Moll Flanders, that she became fascinated by an often-neglected period of British history. Her favourite quote about London in the 1720s comes from a disapproving Swiss traveller, who complained that 'debauch runs wild with an unblushing countenance'.
Antonia lives in London, where she works as an editor.