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The Prodigal Sister: A Victorian thriller with a shocking twist (Esther & Jack Enright Mystery Book 3) Kindle Edition

by David Field (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 618 ratings
The Victorian crime-fighting couple are back! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Rory Clements and Antonia Hodgson…

Dark rumours surround the death of a young woman. Can Jack and Esther Enright discover the truth?

London, 1892

When a young woman is found dead on the railway tracks, the police force initially assume she committed suicide.

But when Detective Inspector Jack Enright and his uncle Percy find out her real identity, it becomes clear that things are not as they first appeared.

Suspecting murder they dig deeper into her family history, and discover something truly shocking.

Needing to infiltrate the family home to expose the killer, Jack persuades his young wife Esther to go undercover.

How far will Jack and Esther go to get a confession? Will anyone else believe them?

Or will they find themselves in grave danger…?

THE PRODIGAL SISTER is the third crime thriller in an exciting new historical series, the Esther and Jack Enright Mysteries, a traditional British detective series set in Victorian London and packed full of suspense.

“An enduring mystery with a new detective partnership” Linda Stratmann, author of the Frances Doughty and Mina Scarletti Mystery Series

ESTHER & JACK ENRIGHT MYSTERY SERIES
BOOK ONE: The Gaslight Stalker
BOOK TWO: The Night Caller
BOOK THREE: The Prodigal Sister
BOOK FOUR: The Slum Reaper
BOOK FIVE: The Posing Playwright
BOOK SIX: The Mercy Killings
BOOK SEVEN: The Jubilee Plot
BOOK EIGHT: The Lost Boys
BOOK NINE: The Retirement Murder
BOOK TEN: The Long Delayed Revenge
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07CQJVWGD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 5, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 183 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1912546565
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  • Book 3 of 10 ‏ : ‎ Esther & Jack Enright Mystery
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David Field

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David was born in post-war Nottingham, and educated at Nottingham High School. After obtaining a Law degree he became a career-long criminal law practitioner and academic, emigrating in 1989 to Australia, where he still lives.

Combining his two great loves of History and the English language he began writing historical novels as an escape from the realities of life in the criminal law, but did not begin to publish them until close to fulltime retirement, when digital publishing offered a viable alternative to literary agencies, print publishers and rejection slips.

Now blessed with all the time in the world, his former hobby has become a fulltime occupation as he enjoys life in rural New South Wales with his wife, sons and grandchildren to keep him firmly grounded in the reality of the contemporary world.

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  • Gail Rae-Garwood
    5.0 out of 5 stars so glad it's a series
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023
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    As a great admirer of the time, I learn so much from these books. And do so via a well thought out story.
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  • Prof
    4.0 out of 5 stars On a Roll
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2020
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    This is the third book in the series and I have to say the author is on a roll. This book is as good as the first two. Jack and Esther are a charming pair of investigators and their personal and professional lives in Victorian England make for an engaging read. As always you can read this book as a stand-alone But I recommend beginning with the first book in the series.
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  • Kathy Holm
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Prodigal Sister(Esther and Jack Enright Mystery Book 3)
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2021
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    You will love the story..so unusual!...as are the characters...the book is beautifully
    Written and the reading is easy and fast..you are in for a fun read!
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  • Brenda
    3.0 out of 5 stars Esther stops at nothing
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2019
    A female body is found along a train track in the middle of the night. Esther and Jack on the case, except this time Esther is WAIT FOR IT!!! Pregnant !!!! Yay!!! Along with Percy, Jack's uncle, they set out to prove their theory that murder was perpetrated by someone well known to the victim. And that's not all the murderer was up to. Disgusting! I've loved this series from the first book, but this has been my least favorite. I guess because of the brother/sister dynamic. It bothered me. Esther and her assertiveness made up for it though. She's a lovely character. She makes the books for me. They wouldn't be nearly as interesting without her personality as written. Everything feeds off her. Field has created a fine series with Esther and Jack Enright. I look forward to the next book.
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  • CJ-MO
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent installment in a new Victorian mystery series
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2018
    "The Prodigal Sister" is the third book in the Esther & Jack Enright Victorian mystery series. I have read the previous two books and was happy to spend more time with Esther and Jack. The mystery itself would be enjoyable for new readers, but reading at least the first book in the series will allow readers to get to know the main characters better.

    When this book begins, Jack Enright and his uncle, Percy Enright, are both detectives for Scotland Yard. They are assigned to investigate the death of an unidentified young, pregnant woman. As the investigation continues, Jack and Percy call upon Esther to go undercover to get further evidence against their prime suspect. I was at first expecting the investigation to look into multiple suspects to determine who really committed the crime. The main suspect was distasteful from the beginning, even before knowing if he was also a murderer. Soon I realized, the story was all about proving this unpleasant man was the killer. Once I realized that was the type of story this mystery was, I could sit back and enjoy seeing Jack, Percy, and Esther get justice for the young woman who was murdered.

    This installment wasn't my favorite of the three books, but I love this series and really like the main characters and the rapport and love between them. I am already looking forward to Jack and Esther's next case. This book will appeal to fans of Anne Perry.

    I received this book through the courtesy of Sapere Books. The book was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
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  • D. Holloway
    5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely different
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2019
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    Jumping right into the crime then the solving of it with inventive methods is the hallmark of w good writer no mystery as to who just the puzzle of his to prove it.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hidden Secrets
    Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2018
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    Enjoyed the characters in this mystery.Uncle Percy is quite charming person. The things that Jack and Ester get themselves into is truly charming.
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  • B. McKee
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hugely entertaining
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2019
    This is a charming Victorian mystery/thriller with a never-boring storyline and fascinating characters. I haven't yet read the previous offerings, but there was no ambiguity in this story.

    As the story begins, the mangled body of a woman is discovered in a railway tunnel. There are no wasted words as the matter is investigated by Sergeant Percy Enright and his nephew, Constable Jack Enright, of Scotland Yard. Jack's wife, Esther, is persuaded to undertake an undercover role as they pursue their suspect.

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  • Jay
    5.0 out of 5 stars Most enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2018
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    A most enjoyable read, if a bit druesome. Jack and Esther make a good team, along with Jack’s uncle Percy.
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  • Vesper
    4.0 out of 5 stars another enjoyable mystery
    Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2019
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    1892 and a woman's body has been found near railyway tracks. Soom becomes obvious that it was not an accident. Detectives Jack Enright and his uncle Percy are sent out to investigate and also embroil Esther, Jack's wife, into their case.
    Another enjoyable well-written mystery in this series
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  • Go Buy The Book
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great for fans of Victorian crime
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2019
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    When the body of a woman is found on the railway tracks, the police initially think it is a case of suicide. When Detective Jack Enright and his uncle Percy discover the true identity of the women, however, they soon realise that all is not what they first assume. Suspecting murder, they need to get close to her family in order to find out the truth, so Jack’s wife, Esther, is tasked to go undercover, putting herself in danger in the process…

    The Prodigal Sister is the third book in the Esther & Jack Enright mystery series, and we see the home circumstances of our heroes have changed dramatically. Now married with a young child, Esther isn’t really used to staying at home and so is not completely against the idea of going undercover, even if it could prove to be dangerous. Esther’s role does, indeed, prove to be pivotal in smoking out the killer, even if it is as a result of some rather unorthodox police tactics!

    We discover quite early on who the killer is, as they are identified quickly by Jack and his superior officer uncle, Percy. The fun in this book then isn’t ‘whodunnit’, but in seeing the lengths the police (and Esther) will go to in order to secure a confession. The methods they used place this book very definitely in the Victorian era and helped to provide a snapshot of the psyche of a lot of people of that time.

    This is a great series, ideal for anyone who enjoys historical crime fiction, and I’m already looking forward to reading the next one.
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  • Amazon customer Chris Kinloch
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great author
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2018
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    This series by David Field is wonderful can't wait for the next book in the series in this fascinating series.
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  • helen r
    3.0 out of 5 stars not nearly as good as the first two and they weren’t brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2023
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    Really this series should be renamed as the Percy Enright mysteries, Jack has such a minimal role as side kick to his Uncle and I am not sure putting Esther in such dangerous situations would be welcome by her loving husband especially now they have a young child. We skipped 2 years from the last book but Jack has yet to learn anything useful from Uncle Percy, he is still treated like a greenhorn, he comes across as a widgeon and is patronised by both his uncle and his wife.
    I keep having to remind myself it was set in Victorian times, if I had to guess I would say it was set in the1920-30, it just feels too modern and jarring, the description of the settings doesn’t match the dialogue, add a few cars instead of horse drawn coaches and you would never notice the difference. I kept reading in the hope that it would get better, sadly once (spoiler alert) the antagonist got his comeuppance I stopped.
    I am not sure if I will read the next in the series, I just don’t think I care about nice but dim Jack, brave and capable Esther and oh so clever Percy who gets his man at any cost.
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