1857. Only when the bonfire finally dies down, the charred remains of his body are found. Who would possibly want to murder a man so universally liked? It 's the question Detective Inspector Robert Colbeck and Sergeant Victor Lemming ask when they arrive in Exeter at the request of the South Devon Railway. Yet, as they investigate the stationmaster 's life, they realize he is not as popular as they first believed. With a scorned jilted lover, a resentful colleague and a violent elder brother among the many suspects, the detectives must use all their skill and wit to solve the case.
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'Charmingly written, thoroughly researched, and most enjoyable' Historical Novels Review
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Edward Marston was born and brought up in South Wales. A full-time writer for over thirty years, he has worked in radio, film, television and the theatre. Prolific and highly successful, he is equally at home writing children's books or literary criticism, plays or biographies. A master of historical fiction, he is the author of the hugely successful Railway Detective series, the Restoration mysteries and the historical adventure novels featuring Captain Rawson.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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I've read all the Railway Detective books and always await a new one with interest. The story line in this one clung to the railway by the skin of its teeth - it could have been a murder anywhere and could have been written with no connection with the railway whatsoever. All it needed was a different protagonist and a whole new series could have been born. What spoilt it for me though was the laboured rehash (as in every railway detective novel except the first) of how Victor can't bear to be parted from his wife and family, how the military-minded Superintendent Tallis can ruin every investigation, how Maddy pines for Robert when he goes away, how her father harps on about how 'his' railway is the only one... These are getting to be formulaic annoyances and they take up too much room in what would be an otherwise welcome addition to the canon. I have to say I spotted the culprit almost as soon as he was introduced and was disappointed in the ending - simply because the whole book built to an event that, as someone else said, was rushed. I think that Mr Marston can do better - and I look forward to the next one in the series.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By james eves
Format:Hardcover
Once again the Railway Detective steams into another case that had me guessing right to the very end in this well constructed page turner.When the remains of a charred body are discovered in the embers of the town`s annual Bonfire Night celebration turn out to be that of the popular stationmaster of Exter St David railway station, it is not long before the renown Railway Detective Robert Colbeck and his assistant Victor Leeming are on the spot.We have a wide number of suspects that often has us shunted into dead ends,but once again Edward Marston brings it all together with a twist that comes right out of the blue.This is the 9th outing for our Railway Detective and he goes from strength to strength and i for one can not wait for the next excursion for our dynamic detective.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This new title from the Railway Detective series has certainly received mixed reviews. As a regular reader it is still one of the best Victorian detective series available today. Specifically to this book I was particularly disappointed in the solution to the case which to my mind came from "left-field" and I agree with other reviewers that the old cliche's of Leeming leaving his family, Tallis being a right royal pain and Maddy's wedding plans were all re-hashed, seemingly filling space (I've never skipped sections of this series before, as I did with this book!). The link to the railways was generally speaking tenuous and Mr. Marston really can DO better than this, "The Silver Locomotive" is still my favorite from the series.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Malc
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The series of stories continues. The good thing about these tales is the relaxed attitude they exude. They are good clean wholesome fun and the central characters become acquaintances rather than just names on a page. I hope that Colbeck finally gets married and that Edward Marston continues to write these thoroughly enjoyable who done its.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By John Fegan
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I have read most of the Railway Detective books and can say I only read them when nothing else is readily at hand and in the hope that the current one is better than the previous. I actually bought it and boy did I regret it. This one was a mess from start to finish with the worst ending I have ever had the displeasure to read.
The author takes us through a maze of a plot with a host of suspects surfacing from nowhere only to fade away.
The killers came out of nowhere in the final pages. There is absolutely no hint of their existence anywhere up to that point. I had to re read several chapters in case I missed something, but no I had not. I was left with the impression that the author was in a rut,invented two characters and just threw them in to get the book finished and out of the way.
Dreadful.
The author takes us through a maze of a plot with a host of suspects surfacing from nowhere only to fade away.
The killers came out of nowhere in the final pages. There is absolutely no hint of their existence anywhere up to that point. I had to re read several chapters in case I missed something, but no I had not. I was left with the impression that the author was in a rut,invented two characters and just threw them in to get the book finished and out of the way.
Dreadful.
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Another gripping story from Mr Marston. I am an avid fan of his writing and recommend the Railway Detective series and the Captain Rawson series to anyone who is looking for a must read book to tantalise their brain cells.
By J. Mitchell
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Another really absorbing story about the railway detective. As usual the background history of the story is great. Looking forward to another one.
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As all of the previous books, excellent, could not put it down. If you have read the previous books, this is a must!!
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The Stationmasters Farewell
I really enjoyed this book. I was born and brought up in Exeter so the places are well known to me. St Davids station we used many times and of course is Exeter's main station. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Rita LLoyd
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A great mystery
Excellent and intriguing from beginning to end. I look forward to the next in this series of books from this author.
Published 12 days ago by Don Rickards
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Farewell and shut the door behind you!
Who is giving this five stars? Who? And what are they on??? It's awful!
Cardboard characters and abysmal dialogue abound. Read more
Cardboard characters and abysmal dialogue abound. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Catblack_uk
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Good Story
Have read all the Railway Detective Books I liked this book it was a good story and you where trying to work out who done it
and it is not until the end that you do. Read more
and it is not until the end that you do. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Del
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Stationmasters Farewell
Good read. If you like all the other railway detective stories your love this one, waiting for the next to be available
As a kindle download .
As a kindle download .
Published 25 days ago by Mr. L. A. Remon
4.0 out of 5 stars
For those who like historical fiction
I like this whole series and for me it follows on from Murdock mysteries and Agatha Christie stories. We need more like this.
Published 26 days ago by judith roberta lavery
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Railway Detective series.
I like the whole series of the Railway Detective.
My one irritation is the constant inclusion of the blinkered vision of tallis who, it appears has few redeeming features as... Read more
My one irritation is the constant inclusion of the blinkered vision of tallis who, it appears has few redeeming features as... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Brian
5.0 out of 5 stars
another great train ride
I have enjoyed this series and this one is no exception. There is a fine balance of detective fiction, historical detail and personal interest.
Published 28 days ago by peta
4.0 out of 5 stars
great read
I like the way this author writes i would recommend to anyone great story lines have read more from this author
Published 1 month ago by Mrs H Hoggard
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Another enjoyable Railway Detective
Yet another good read from Edward Marston. The depiction of Victorian England is evocative and interesting - just enough history to be informative without getting bogged down in... Read more
Published 1 month ago by SusieQ.
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