The Silver Collar

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A triumph . . . leaves the reader hungry for more Andrew Taylor

One of the best crime series out there . . . a dark and addictive story of slavery and long-hidden secretsi-News

The wonderful Thomas Hawkins crime novels . . . [Fans] are in for a treat - grippingThe Times

Beautifully written and packed with atmosphere, wit, and historical details. I didnt want it to endDaily Mirror

Antonia Hodgson is right up in the first division of historical crime Amanda Craig

Autumn, 1728.

Life is good for Thomas Hawkins and Kitty Sparks in their home above the Cocked Pistol, Kittys wickedly disreputable bookshop.

But when Tom is attacked by a street gang, he discovers theres a price on his head.

Who wants him dead - and why?

For Tom and Kitty, the answer is only the beginning of the nightmare.

Powerful, deeply immersive, The Silver Collar is both a celebration of love and friendship, and a terrifying exploration of evil.

READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THIS MAGNIFICENT HISTORICAL MYSTERY
Outstanding, a brilliant 18th Century romp ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Effortlessly skilful ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A fabulous step forward ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A beautifully written novel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Another riveting epic ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sincerely, one of the best series Ive ever read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐