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Colorful London characters populate this historical crime novel, the first in the series by Heller. The author has conducted careful research into the lives of Londoners of the tim e to take the reader on a trip through time. London streets are dangerous in 1722 and parish watchman George Man shouldn't be surprised to find a dead body. It's the manner of death that disturbs him. While investigating, he meets interesting characters and appreciates the help of his sensible wife. Charles Scribner's Crime Novels. 1985. Hb. Dj. NEW. $12.00 Show more