Mrs. Jeffries Demands Justice

Informationen zum Autor Emily Brightwell is the New York Times bestselling author of thirty-nine Inspector Witherspoon and Mrs. Jeffries books. Klappentext Mrs. Jeffries always keeps her friends close and now must keep an enemy even closer if she is going to catch a killer. . . . Inspector Nigel Nivens is not a nice man or a good investigator. In fact, he's terrible at his job and has always done everything he can to make life difficult for Inspector Witherspoon. But even his powerful family can't help him after he maliciously tried to hobble Witherspoon's last homicide investigation. He's been sent to a particularly difficult precinct in the East End of London as penance. When a paid informant is found shot in an alley, Nivens thinks that if he can crack the case, he'll redeem himself and have a much-needed chance at impressing his superiors. But there's one big problem with his plan-Niven's distinct antique pistol is found at the scene of the crime and even more evidence is uncovered that links the Inspector to the murder. Despite their mutual dislike for Nivens, Mrs. Jeffries and Inspector Witherspoon know the man isn't a cold-blooded killer. Now they'll just have to prove it. . . . Leseprobe Chapter 1   Bert Santorini hoped this wouldn't take long. He didn't have all night and despite it being almost springtime, it was still bloomin' cold. Princess, the old pony, swished her tail and gave a soft whinny. He climbed down from the seat of his ice cart and straightened the bouquet he'd saved to give to a certain lady who was annoyed with him at the moment. He put his hand on Princess' back, hoping to soothe her. "Don't fret, my lovey-we'll be home soon. Just got to take care of this bit of business."   He glared down the dark mews and tried to keep a lid on his temper. It was past time for the meeting and he was tired; Mondays were always a tough day. He told himself he should just leave, that he wasn't going to be dancing to a fancy toff's tune, but there was too much at stake. This was business, and there was more than a little money to be made, maybe a lot more if he kept his head and held his tongue.   Wind gusted down the mews, and Princess snorted faintly, as if telling him they should be moving on. "It's alright, love-it'll not be much longer." He glanced at the far end of the mews, squinting in the dim light. He and Princess were only a few feet off the Commercial Road; but the radiance from the streetlamps didn't reach this far, and the only illumination was from the two kerosene lights on his cart. It was enough to see by, but just barely.   He glanced up at the four-story brown brick office building on his left before turning and examining the two-story warehouse on the right. Both places were dark and closed for the night. Good- the last thing he needed was prying eyes. Satisfied, he turned toward the Commercial Road. Traffic was heavy at this time of evening, but nothing turned into the mews. Where was the blighter? Money or not, he wasn't going to wait much longer.   He whirled around as he heard footsteps coming from the opposite end of the mews. He had a story ready if it was a copper on patrol, but it wasn't a copper, it was the one he expected. Dragging in a deep breath, he readied himself for what might turn into a nasty row. As he exhaled, he realized there was something funny going on here. His eyes narrowed as the figure came closer. It was him, of course, and he'd not seen him since before the trial, but from the way his overcoat hung, he'd put on a good half stone or more of weight. "Guess 'e can afford to stuff his face anytime he wants," he muttered. Princess snorted.   "It's about time you got 'ere." Bert tried and failed to hold his tongue. But his visitor said nothing; he simply shoved his right hand into his coat pocket and kept moving.   "What's wrong w...

Product details

• Authors: Emily Brightwell
• Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2020
• EAN: 9780593101063
• ISBN: 978-0-593-10106-3
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 138 mm x 209 mm x 20 mm
• Series: A Victorian Mystery; Victorian Mystery
• Subject: Fiction > Suspense