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The old rogue of Limehouse / Ann Granger.
By: Granger, Ann.
Series: Inspector Ben Ross crime novels: Publisher: London : Headline, 2023Description: 320 pages ; 20 cm.ISBN: 9781472290151 (pbk.) :; 1472290151 (pbk.) :.Subject(s): Ross, Ben, (Fictitious character) -- Fiction | Crime | Crime | Fiction & related items | Crime & mystery fiction | Historical mysteries | London (England) -- History -- 19th century -- FictionGenre/Form: Detective and mystery stories.Summary: It is the summer of 1871 when Scotland Yard's Inspector Ben Ross pays a visit to Jacob Jacobus, the old rogue of Limehouse: infamous antiquarian, friend to villains and informer to the police. Ben hopes to glean information about any burglaries that might take place now that the wealthiest echelons of society are back in London for the Season. Little does he realise that an audacious theft has already occurred - a priceless family heirloom, the Roxby emerald necklace, has been stolen from a dressing table in the Roxby residence, and the widowed Mrs Roxby is demanding its immediate return.| Item type | Home library | Class number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item reservations | |
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| Adult book | Rainford Library Thriller | Available | 38055400025792 | ||||
| Adult book | Thatto Heath Library Thriller | Available | 38055400025793 |
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It is the summer of 1871 when Scotland Yard's Inspector Ben Ross pays a visit to Jacob Jacobus, the old rogue of Limehouse: infamous antiquarian, friend to villains and informer to the police. Ben hopes to glean information about any burglaries that might take place now that the wealthiest echelons of society are back in London for the Season. Little does he realise that an audacious theft has already occurred - a priceless family heirloom, the Roxby emerald necklace, has been stolen from a dressing table in the Roxby residence, and the widowed Mrs Roxby is demanding its immediate return.