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The Slum Reaper: Murder and corruption in Victorian London (Esther & Jack Enright Mystery Book 4) Kindle Edition

by David Field (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 556 ratings
Esther and Jack Enright embark on their next case! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Rory Clements and Antonia Hodgson…

People are dying in London’s East End. Is a serial killer on the loose?

London, 1894

Five people have been killed during the demolition stage of a slum clearance scheme in the East End of London.

And despite those in charge attempting to claim it was an accident, Sergeant Percy Enright is sure it was murder.

When his nephew and colleague, Constable Jack Enright tells him the niece of his neighbour has gone missing, Percy fears there is a connection.

And once more Esther must go undercover to get to the heart of the matter…

THE SLUM REAPER is the fourth 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
BOOK ELEVEN: The Belvedere Scandal
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    Esther & Jack Enright Mystery
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07DGB261G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 19, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 170 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1912546763
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  • Book 4 of 11 ‏ : ‎ 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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  • Sully
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Well you should have done!"
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023
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    Love all books so far. Love all characters and can't wait to find out what mystery they eil, all get into! Glad indeed I found this series! It's perfection!
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  • Michelynn Murphy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2019
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    I can't put your book down. I am a historian and forsence sociologist and how your able to make Victorian crimes and social reform during Victoria 's rule is a historian's dream. I am interested in kinship and human structures by social standards and I find you bid it on the nail with the use of close relationships of family and friends. You make this era rich and alive. Thank you so much keep wrighting. I am a horrible speller. Michelynn Murphy
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  • Kathy Holm
    3.0 out of 5 stars The Slum Reaper(Esther &Jack Enright Mysteries Book 4)
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2021
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    I did not enjoy this book...the characters were fine but I couldn't handle all the history of London.
    The history became more important with every chapter...in fact. The storyline was lost in telling the history of London...not good...no balance!
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  • D. Holloway
    5.0 out of 5 stars Go go
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2019
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    Loving the trio of crime solvers. Plenty of humor with a mystery, add a little romance & you end up with a good story.
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  • Jeremiah Crouch
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021
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    This story started out with a bang so to say and it never stopped. You were always trying to figure out who was behind it and what was coming next. I loved how each little bit of info and piece of the story came together in the end. Truly a wonderful story.
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  • Eamon M Cowman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2023
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    I really do love this amazing series of stories with their great characters and fascinating guided tour through the history of London. Thank you very much sir
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  • Go Buy The Book
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great mystery series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2019
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    The year is 1894 and a slum clearance is in operation in the East End of London. With some of the tenants refusing to leave their homes, Sergeant Percy Enright is rightfully concerned when five local people are found dead. With those in charge of the clearances claiming the deaths were as a result of accidents, Enright knows that they were murdered. When his nephew and colleague, Jack, and his wife Esther are informed that the niece of one of their neighbours has gone missing, Percy fears that there could be a connection. Again, Esther is called upon to go undercover to find the true extent of what is happening.

    Although he has been a prominent character in the previous three books, The Slum Reaper sees Percy taking more of a central role. Injured in the course of duty, Jack has been sidelined, placed behind a desk in the records department and hating every moment! Of course, this doesn't stop Percy from using Jack's new role to his advantage, causing problems for his nephew in the process! It was good to see more of Percy in this book, a character who has no problems about bending the rules to secure a conviction.

    Again, Esther plays a pivotal role in the plot, this time using her skills as a seamstress to infiltrate the house of a suspect. Her evidence leads to the case taking a rather unexpected turn, giving the police the proof that they need to take the case forward. Esther is a character I enjoy reading about, a traditional Victorian wife in one respect but a forward-thinking modern woman in another.

    With the launch of a new department, I look forward to seeing what the future holds in store for Percy and Jack and I'm sure it won't be too long before I read The Posing Playwright!
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  • White Eagle
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Lovers of Victorian London Crime
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2020
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    My family have lived in East London since 1842, and I know their history - good and dark - well. This book brought back a time my Grandmother knew. This book is very absorbing and unlike many Victorian crime novels, is factually and historically accurate. The story moves quickly keeping you glued to the plot throughout. So nice to enjoy a novel of such quality. If you enjoy this book, which you will, can I suggest you read Arthur Morrison's A Child of the Jago, which is more gritty but every bit as detailed.
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  • Claire neale
    5.0 out of 5 stars It's brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2021
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    Once a again David fields has done it another brilliant book couldn't put it down, I like the fact that behind the story there are true facts of the time.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Compelling
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2020
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    As always very exciting and thoroughly good reading
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