Blackstone – Richard Falkirk

Description

Blackstone is the gripping first instalment in the historical crime series featuring Edmund Blackstone, a complex and unconventional Bow Street Runner in early 19th-century London. Set against the gritty backdrop of Georgian England, this novel introduces a lawman who walks a fine line between admiration for the criminals he pursues and a relentless commitment to justice. Though impeccably dressed and highly skilled, Blackstone is more at home in the shadowy corners of the city—among cut-throats, gamblers, and rogues—than in polite society.

In this debut, Blackstone is assigned a task he views as tedious: guarding the young Princess Alexandrina Victoria, heir to the British throne. But when he is attacked outside his lodgings, the job takes a sinister turn. As Blackstone begins to unravel a conspiracy that threatens the royal household, he must rely on his streetwise instincts, deadly aim, and iron will. A mix of action, intrigue, and richly drawn historical detail, Blackstone sets the stage for a compelling series steeped in crime and period atmosphere.

Perfect for fans of historical mysteries and gritty crime fiction, this novel blends suspense and sharp character work in a vividly evoked setting.