The watermen
Easter, Patrick2011
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In the dark and slimy streets of Wapping a prostitute is beaten half to death, a not uncommon fate in late 18th century London. So begins this tale, set in 1798 in the port of London, as cruel villain Boylin and marine policeman Tom Pascoe go head-to-head to outwit each other.
Main title:
The watermen / Patrick Easter.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Quercus, 2011.
Collation:
368 p. ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9780857380555 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.92
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
326529