Down by Tobacco Dock
On sale
1st December 2016
Price: £8.99
Genre
‘She brings the East End to life’ Barbara Windsor
In 1876, the homes of the poor working class in the East End are being replaced by splendid houses for the rich. When Kelly’s Yard comes under threat, Maria Bertram inspires her neighbours to rebel against eviction.
But when a woman is found murdered in Tobacco Dock and the young man Maria loves is arrested, she must do everything in her power to prove his innocence and save him from a public hanging.
Without realising it, she puts her own life at risk when she stumbles across a web of deceit in the planner’s office. It seems the murderer is much closer to home than she thinks…
A historical East End saga full of secrets and intrigue that will enthral fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Catherine Cookson.
In 1876, the homes of the poor working class in the East End are being replaced by splendid houses for the rich. When Kelly’s Yard comes under threat, Maria Bertram inspires her neighbours to rebel against eviction.
But when a woman is found murdered in Tobacco Dock and the young man Maria loves is arrested, she must do everything in her power to prove his innocence and save him from a public hanging.
Without realising it, she puts her own life at risk when she stumbles across a web of deceit in the planner’s office. It seems the murderer is much closer to home than she thinks…
A historical East End saga full of secrets and intrigue that will enthral fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Catherine Cookson.
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