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It is a beautiful warm August day in 1880: perfect weather for the annual Metropolitan Police Annual Fête held at Alexandra Palace. Inspector Best is summoned to uncover the identity of ''Quicksilver'' who has sent an anonymous note threatening to cause an horrific explosion at the event. When a second note is received and its threats become increasingly confusing with their literary allusions, Best seeks out the help of Helen Franks, a close friend from the past. However, is Quicksilver really intent on causing mass injury on this fine day, or is his desire of a more personal nature?

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Dead Letters

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      Publisher The History Press Ltd
      Published 1 February 2012
      ISBN-13 9780750956574
      978-0750956574
      ISBN-10 0750956577

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      It is a beautiful warm August day in 1880: perfect weather for the annual Metropolitan Police Annual Fête held at Alexandra Palace. Inspector Best is summoned to uncover the identity of ''Quicksilver'' who has sent an anonymous note threatening to cause an horrific explosion at the event. When a second note is received and its threats become increasingly confusing with their literary allusions, Best seeks out the help of Helen Franks, a close friend from the past. However, is Quicksilver really intent on causing mass injury on this fine day, or is his desire of a more personal nature?

      Trade Review
      "Readers get a good first-hand look at the challenges law enforcers faced more than a century ago that are not so different from what we face in our day." --Publishers Weekly web exclusive

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