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The Children of Silence: A Frances Doughty Mystery (The Frances Doughty Mysteries Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Linda Stratmann (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 156 ratings
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The fifth in a series of Victorian murder mysteries set in London with a clever and determined female sleuthLondon 1881: When a body is found in the Paddington canal basin, a woman with a hearing impairment claims that the remains are those of her missing husband, who disappeared three years ago. Unable to prove her case, she appeals to Frances Doughty, the lady detective, to investigate. In this, her fifth case, Frances soon learns that the missing man has secrets of his own, and, when another body is discovered and a witness is viciously attacked, it becomes clear that she must choose her allies wisely.
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    The Frances Doughty Mysteries
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    290 pages
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    The Mystery Press
  6. Publication date
    July 1, 2015
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About the Author

Linda Stratmann is the author of Chloroform: The Quest for Oblivion and three previous titles in the Frances Doughty Mysteries: The Poisonous Seed, The Daughters of Gentlemen, and A Case of Doubtful Death.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01HH4SE9A
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Mystery Press (July 1, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 926 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0750960108
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 156 ratings

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Linda Stratmann

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Linda was born in Leicester in 1948 and first started scribbling stories and poems at the age of six. She became interested in true crime when watching Edgar Lustgarten on TV in the 1950s. Linda attended Wyggeston Girls Grammar School, trained to be a chemists dispenser, and later studied at Newcastle University where she obtained a first in Psychology. She then spent 27 years in the civil service before leaving to devote her time to writing. Linda loves spending time in libraries and archives and really enjoys giving talks on her subject. Visit linda at her website www.lindastratmann.com

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David Treworgy
5.0 out of 5 stars A suspenseful page-turner
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2016
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A suspenseful page-turner. Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts likely will enjoy this murder mystery. The main character suffers from a rare hearing disorder called hyperacusis, an extreme sensitivity to noise, which contributes to a series of twists and turns in the plot. The characters are well developed and the story line is layered with surprises!
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M. E.
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read that tranports you to Victorian England for a little vacation of intrigue!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2015
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Fantastic read! It's reminiscent of Agatha Christie, I think, but this is a fantastic stroll through Victorian England as I get to know a variety of characters, not the least of which is a charming lady detective. I wasn't able to put it down.
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James A. Packard
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2015
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great mystery with lots of research into techniques used in the 1800's
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Donna
5.0 out of 5 stars Intricate Plot and Superb Victorian Detail
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2015
The courageous Frances Doughty has proved her worth in yet another gripping investigation in Victorian London. There is never a dull moment as Frances and her faithful assistant Sarah dig ever deeper and deeper to find the truth behind the death of a man missing for three years. The man's wife, whose hearing impairment is passed off as hysteria by family and medical practitioners alike turns to Frances as her only hope. The history of London in 1881, the teaching of deaf children and the treatment of people with hearing disorders all play an important part without ever slowing down the intricate plot. A perfect read for those who enjoy Anne Perry--but without all the repitition.

Interview with Linda Stratmann here: http://www.donnafletchercrow.com/articles.php?id=212
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Anna Brett
1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible. A really
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2017
Terrible. A really, really badly written piece of prose. Boring to the point I wanted to abandon it. Sadly I didn't, and persevered in the hope it would improve. It didn't.
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Suze
5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery
Reviewed in Australia on October 25, 2022
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Great story teller full of twists and turns while you try to figure out who the guilty ones are. Really enjoy these Frances Doughty Mysteries. They keep you looking for more. The descriptions of the times are good and the characters interesting.
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JJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Another enjoyable Frances Doughty yarn
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2016
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Another super tale from Linda Stratmann, involving Frances Doughty and her assistant Sarah.
A lady whose husband disappeared three years back thinks a body recovered from the Paddington Canal basin may be her husband. No one has been able to find her husband and her circumstances are becoming more and more straightened. If she can just prove it's his body she can challenge to dreadfully unfair will he left behind, but had promised he would amend. Our sympathy goes out to her especially as she is afflicted with hyperacusis and you hope Frances can succeed where others have not.
Along the way are more twists and turns with other cases, some that may be connected to the original cases.
Compelling read.
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Ms Louise Wilford
4.0 out of 5 stars Miss Dauntless To The Rescue!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2018
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An entertaining episode in the Frances Doughty series with some interesting insight into the treatment and education of the deaf in Victorian London. A good villain (though I had guessed the villain's identity as soon as the character appeared), a few interesting twists and turns, some nice comic set-pieces.
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Miss Catherine Johnston
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this whole series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 6, 2015
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I love this whole series. They are kind of slow burning but the detail about London towards the end of the 1800s is really interesting. The characters are all very likeable (my personal favourite is Sarah). I would describe these as very well written and well researched old fashioned detective stories for people who prefer plot and characters to gore and darkness. Definitely worth a read - as are all of Linda Stratmann's books that I have read so far by the way. Feel like she should start paying me a percentage lol.
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Tanya Swinfen-Wilkes
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent series.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2022
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I enjoyed every book in this series. Very clever, interesting characters, well researched. Wish there were more!
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