Blackstone and the Tiger (Inspector Blackstone Series) - Hardcover

Spencer was born and brought up in Cheshier. She has been a teacher in England and Iran.

It's August 1898. While most of India is ruled by Britain, the maharajah of Chandrapore is intent on keeping his throne. In London, Inspector Sam Blackstone is faced with a baffling series of kidnappings. The first victim was the daughter of a merchant banker who paid a high ransom for the return of his child. The next victim was the son of a wealthy manufacturer who declined to pay the ransom and received his son's head in a box. Then the maharajah of Chandrapore comes to London, bringing his son and heir with him. It soon becomes clear that the previous kidnappings have been mere warm-ups for the kidnappers' real goal: the maharajah's son, who is kidnapped from under Blackstone's nose. Vivid characters, a dazzling plot, authentic period details, and plenty of surprising twists make this latest effort by Rustage (aka Sally Spencer) an outstanding choice for historical mystery fans. Emily Melton
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