The hocus girl

Large Print 2020

"Leeds, May 1822. Thief-taker Simon Westow owes Davey and Emily Ashton everything - the siblings gave him sanctuary when he needed it most. So when Davey is arrested for sedition and Emily begs Simon for help, he starts asking questions, determined to clear his friend. Are the answers linked to rumours of a mysterious government spy in town? Davey's not the only one who needs Simon's help. Timber merchant George Ericsson has been 'hocussed' by a...

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Leeds (England) Social life and customs 19th century Fiction

Political crimes and offenses Investigation England Fiction

Private investigators England Fiction

Sedition England History 19th century Fiction

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