The Thief Taker

In early June of 1815, Bow Street Runner, Henry Morton is called to examine the body of a young man who has suddenly died.  He is sure that the death isn't accidental.  Morton goes in search of the driver who had brought the man to the residence of Lord Darley.  The driver is able to provide him with some information, but Morton is sure that he is holding something back.

The following day he learns more about the dead man.  He had been involved in a dual, which had been broken up by two other runners; George Vaughn and Jimmy Presley. Could the other man involved in the dual have caused the death, because Morton is sure that the dead man was poisoned.  Unfortunately the powers that be prevent him from further inquiry.

However, the fiancé of the dead man wants to engage Morton to investigate the cause behind his death and look for justice.   From his young colleague Jimmy Presley, Morton learns that Vaughn could be involved in some nefarious activities.

Morton also discovers coincidences in the case; for example the surgeon who attended the victim's death had also been at the death of the man who had been the previous fiancé of the young woman who has asked him to do the investigation.  There are other concerns that bother Morton.

He goes outside of London to continue his investigation.  Along the way he learns some truths.  Back in London he and Mrs. Malibrant are attacked by a gang of men.  Fortunately they escape relatively unscathed.  Who would want to attack them and why?  Morton is finding it difficult to gather solid evidence.

Author T. F. Banks begins to build up the tension and suspense from this point on.  Surprises are in store for the reader.  An entirely enjoyable read.