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'A splendid portrayal of an enterprising rogue' Sunday Telegraph.
'A well-crafted, pacy tale with very strong, well-defined characters... brings the countryside vividly to life' Historial Novel Society.
'A well-crafted, pacy tale with very strong, well-defined characters... brings the countryside vividly to life' Historial Novel Society.
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Raif Jarrett has returned from battle, and is seeking a quiet life as agent to the Duke of Penrith. So when he is sent to the Durham town of Woolbridge to settle the affairs of one of the Duke's tenants following his sudden death, the dangers of the Yorkshire countryside could not be more unexpected. Jarrett begins to uncover a network of crime and corruption but is thwarted at every turn by the town's powerful and much-feared magistrate, Mr. Justice Raistrick. When a young woman dies in tragic and mysterious circumstances, Jarrett is accused of her murder and has to fight for his life as he desperately seeks to uncover the truth. While he unravels one mystery, Raif Jarrett keeps the lid firmly closed on another. As a stranger in Woolbridge, Jarrett sets tongues wagging, but he refuses to talk about his family, especially his connection to the Duke. And why did he flee to the army - seeking almost certain death - some years previously? Even the elegant and charming Henrietta, in whom Jarrett longs to confide, cannot work out this enigmatic newcomer. Rebecca Jenkins writes with the skill of a natural-born storyteller. The Duke's Agent is full of richly evocative descriptions, audacious plot twists and a cast of unforgettable characters: vivacious black-eyed Sal who falls prey to the sinister Tallyman; sharp-minded old Lady Catharine who is cared for by her poised and proper niece; and of course, the gallant Jarrett himself, who may yet have more in common with his amoral nemesis Raistrick than he would ever care to admit.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
First Sentence: It was an early evening in late July."
Raif Jarrett has been sent by the Duke of Penrith to the town of Durham. The Duke's agent has died and Raif has been asked to look over the records and the state of the Duke's what should be, lucrative holding.
Raif arrives to find the Agent's house in terrible condition, his dog killed and the ledger books missing. Raif meets a poacher, Duffin, a sharp-minded old lady, Miss Catherine, and sees a lovely local girl, Sal.
When Sal is found dead near the Folly where Raif has been staying, Justice Raistrick, the powerful and hitherto uncooperative magistrate, has Raif arrested for murder.
I love finding new authors of great, new historical mysteries, and Ms. Jenkins is definitely one. Her extensive research and attention to detail of the period is wonderful. The sense of place is so strong, it's visual. Her characters are fully developed and people you want to know; or avoid.
We learn much about Raif, but there is more for us to know. He is a man accustomed to the ballroom and the drawing, as well as living rough and being on a battlefield. It is a very good plot with plenty of action and suspense. The inquiry scene, where Raif is accused for murder, is as good as any legal thriller.
There is humor, swordfights, friendships, old and new, murder and a hint of romance. All the elements needed for a wonderful story are here. I can only hope there will be more to come. [Note: I've learned Quercus will be releasing the second Jerrett in 2010]
Raif Jarrett has been sent by the Duke of Penrith to the town of Durham. The Duke's agent has died and Raif has been asked to look over the records and the state of the Duke's what should be, lucrative holding.
Raif arrives to find the Agent's house in terrible condition, his dog killed and the ledger books missing. Raif meets a poacher, Duffin, a sharp-minded old lady, Miss Catherine, and sees a lovely local girl, Sal.
When Sal is found dead near the Folly where Raif has been staying, Justice Raistrick, the powerful and hitherto uncooperative magistrate, has Raif arrested for murder.
I love finding new authors of great, new historical mysteries, and Ms. Jenkins is definitely one. Her extensive research and attention to detail of the period is wonderful. The sense of place is so strong, it's visual. Her characters are fully developed and people you want to know; or avoid.
We learn much about Raif, but there is more for us to know. He is a man accustomed to the ballroom and the drawing, as well as living rough and being on a battlefield. It is a very good plot with plenty of action and suspense. The inquiry scene, where Raif is accused for murder, is as good as any legal thriller.
There is humor, swordfights, friendships, old and new, murder and a hint of romance. All the elements needed for a wonderful story are here. I can only hope there will be more to come. [Note: I've learned Quercus will be releasing the second Jerrett in 2010]
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a great read - I love detective novels but mainly contemporary and was a little doubtful when I was encouraged to read this by someone else who had enjoyed it. I am glad I was persuaded. The plot - which I promise I will not give away - is very strong and it keeps you turning the pages but what I admired most about this book is the author's unquestionable detailed knowledge of the period in which it is set. It adds another fascinating dimension to the story. The protagonist is a great literary creation. Very entertaining - If you like mysteries or crime fiction, or buying for someone who does, this book is well worth a punt, I don't think you will be disappointed. I am looking forward to reading the next in the series.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love a book that keeps you turning the pages, one that keeps you guessing and is far from predictable. And The Duke's Agent completely fits this bill. What's more the combination of Rebecca's use of language, her descriptions of everything from faces to the landscape, take you right into the heart of the scene. You can really picture it, and you get a true sense of the era.
This book leaves you wanting for the next in the series - Raif is a complex character who you really come to care for, but you know there's so much more to find out about him.
A great read.
This book leaves you wanting for the next in the series - Raif is a complex character who you really come to care for, but you know there's so much more to find out about him.
A great read.
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Dreary historical detecting
This starts out well and the 'blurb' gives the impression of a fast paced read with a plot...and the character is not too much of a toff and so could engage us. Read more
Published 7 months ago by London Matron
An excellent read!
An excellent book. I'm not usually one for murder mysteries, but set in the heart of Teesdale in the early 1800s, The Duke's Agent is so well written that you'll believe you're... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Georgina Wilczek
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A refreshing change from the "comedy of manners" type of Regency novel and all the sub-standard, cloyingly romantic Georgette Heyer wannabes. Read more
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Rebecca Jenkins is a real find, with this beautifully written story set in 1811 telling the story of what happens when the ex-army officer, Raif Jarret, comes to the very... Read more
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