The Detective Wore Silk Drawers
Peter Lovesey
Forbidden in Victorian England, the grim and violent world of bare-knuckle fighting has gone underground. So when a headless body is found floating in the Thames, his hands “pickled” for fighting, Sergeant Cribb knows he is facing a challenge. Desperate for information, they select the young constable Henry Jago to infiltrate the gang, subjecting him to a rigorous programme of purging, pickling and training. Cribb is certain that the losing fighters are being killed, or worse, so getting Jago out just in time is crucial…
Author - Peter Lovesey.
Narrator - David Thorpe.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Peter Lovesey
David Thorpe
Sergeant Cribb Investigation
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Description:
Forbidden in Victorian England, the grim and violent world of bare-knuckle fighting has gone underground. So when a headless body is found floating in the Thames, his hands “pickled” for fighting, Sergeant Cribb knows he is facing a challenge. Desperate for information, they select the young constable Henry Jago to infiltrate the gang, subjecting him to a rigorous programme of purging, pickling and training. Cribb is certain that the losing fighters are being killed, or worse, so getting Jago out just in time is crucial… Author - Peter Lovesey. Narrator - David Thorpe. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
