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The Redemption Murders (Charles Dickens Investigations Book 6) Kindle Edition

by J. C. Briggs (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 389 ratings
A new murder case has fallen into the laps of Charles Dickens and Superintendent Jones! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Victorian crime mysteries, A Christmas Carol and David Copperfield…

The sea gave up its dead, and each one was judged according to his deeds...

London, 1851

The Thames River Police are called to The Redemption, a ship docked at London’s Blackwall Reach.

Louis Valentine, the ship’s captain, has been stabbed to death.

With no murder weapon on site, and no signs of a robbery, the only clue is a copy of Charles Dickens’ The Old Curiosity Shop.

The book is not inscribed to Valentine but to someone called Kit.

When Charles Dickens realises his good friend Kit Penney is now a murder suspect, he is determined to clear his name.

But Kit has gone missing.

With the help of Superintendent Sam Jones, Dickens starts to investigate the troubled last journey of The Redemption.

It seems there was more than one suspicious death on board. But were they murders? And did the same person attack Captain Valentine?

Dickens and Jones begin a desperate search for Kit – and for the key to the dark secrets bound up in The Redemption…

The Redemption Murders is the sixth urban mystery in J. C. Briggs’ literary historical series, the Charles Dickens investigations, a traditional British detective series set in Victorian London.

The Charles Dickens Investigations Series:
BOOK ONE: The Murder of Patience Brooke
BOOK TWO: Death at Hungerford Stairs
BOOK THREE: Murder by Ghostlight
BOOK FOUR: The Quickening and the Dead
BOOK FIVE: At Midnight In Venice
BOOK SIX: The Redemption Murders
BOOK SEVEN: The Mystery of the Hawke Sapphires
BOOK EIGHT: The Chinese Puzzle
BOOK NINE: Summons to Murder
BOOK TEN: The Jaggard Case
BOOK ELEVEN: The Waxwork Man
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08665NRZ8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books (July 6, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 6, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
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I write historical crime fiction. My amateur detective is the great Victorian novelist, Charles Dickens. Dickens was fascinated by crime and murder. He went out with the London Police into the grim slums of London and visited the police stations to see how they all worked. According to a recent biographer, Dickens would have enjoyed being a detective. I gave him his wish. He makes a good detective - he is very observant, very clever at working out motive and following the clues with his partner, Superintendent Jones of Bow Street.

Victorian London is a great setting for a murder mystery - all that fog and very sinister alleys. It is fascinating to research the period from Dickens's own novels, the biographies and Dickens's letters. I like to know what he's up to in the periods of his life when the stories take place. All the books are based on something which really happened in Dickens's life. He set up a home for fallen women. I wondered what he would do if one of the girls was murdered and that was the idea for the first book.

When I'm not reading Dickens or writing Dickens, I give talks about him and other Victorian novelists and enjoy my garden in the Yorkshire Dales.

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  • Suzi Sheward
    5.0 out of 5 stars Series is addictive
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2021
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    I haven’t enjoyed a series more. The stories are funny at times, have a good mystery, full of accurate historical background and I especially love the author’s phrasing. From book one the characters are recognizable and true .....they seem like old friends of mine, but every book is a stand alone. Can’t wait for book seven.
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  • Cheryl Leaf
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2020
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    I'm not a Charles Dickens fan, so some of the references sail over my head. But I am still able to enjoy this series immensely. So detailed, smartly written, engaging characters, just an exceptional read. (You don't have to read these in order. )
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2020
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    I really love this series. Briggs brings London to life with his description of people and places. Great plots too.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great story!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2021
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    I love these books! The characters are memorable and the plots are intricate. I also love all the references to Dickens’ characters and the dialogue from his books.
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  • HelenH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Charles Dickens as Detective
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2020
    Greed is a powerful motive for murder. Charles Dickens will tell you that, and does, in “The Redemption Murders,” the sixth in the series by J.C. Briggs in which the Victorian novelist plays detective.

    A ship’s captain coming back from his final voyage from the Caribbean is murdered before he can come ashore. In his cabin a book inscribed by Dickens is found, and that’s how our novelist gets involved at the beginning. Then immediately a close friend goes missing, and Charles gets even more involved, with the help of Superintendent Jones and a host of others, police and otherwise.

    The book is full of description. You can “see” the Victorian world of Dickens on every page, so take time to savor what you’re reading while enjoying travel across London, from the docks, to Dickens’ home, even to the Isle of Dogs, that ghostly, eerie place of legend. Readers also get references to the fictional stories of our Victorian author, to mention of the man’s own life – a hard, unhappy one to start, that figured in his stories. The author’s word pictures are fascinating. You might find them dazzling, and maybe a bit confusing, finding that it takes a little too long to get through it all. Trust me, it’s worth it.

    On these pages is a good explanation of why he involves himself, why being an amateur detective is important to him. There’s more to this than just being a historical mystery, part of the author’s gift in bringing the words to life.

    From far across the ocean comes notice of what has brought all this about. “…greed… the desire to have at all costs….” In more ways than one, as Mr. Dickens and his compatriots will find.

    There’s a note to the reader at the end that discusses the historical places mentioned in the book, and an author’s note that details more information about the docks and the place of women in industry that makes for interesting reading and will underscore the research behind a part of the plot. And if you need help, there’s a list of characters, too.

    Thanks to the publisher and to NetGalley for a copy of this book, in exchange for this review.
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  • NLB
    2.0 out of 5 stars I lost all patience...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2021
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    and interest long before the book ended. Briggs is not Dickens by any stretch. The incomparable Dickens never bored with his captivating descriptions of London streets and memorable characters; not so with this writer.With so very much padding, drawn-out story line, repetition, useless description, irrelevant
    literary quotes, and brooding with the character of Dickens, Briggs ruins his own premise. He really does seem to forget that it is not his role to offer a poor imitation of Dickens' writing, but to provide a mystery with a cohesive plot.

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  • Heather L.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Blend of Old London, Dickens & Murder
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2020
    This is a perfect blend of old London, Charles Dickens and murder. The Thames River police are called to a murder. The victim is a friend of a shop keeper named Kit. Kit is a good friend of Charles Dickens. Piece by piece the author puts together a list of interesting characters that add to the flavor and depth of the story. Dickens must find his friend while a murderer continues to terrorize the area. Soon more are lost and the guilt weighs heavy on the hidden shopkeeper and Dickens. Both must wait for Superintendent Sam Jones, who is also a friend of Dickens, and his police force to do their work while both want to go into danger and help the cause. This author knows Dicken’s work and uses the works to add to the thoughts and doubts of the character Dickens. This series will not disappoint readers. I look forward to the next.
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  • Déborah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
    Reviewed in France on June 21, 2021
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    5 stars for another historically fascinating mystery with all your favourite characters. But I did guess who did it straight away. It didn't detract from the enjoyment of all the rest of the mystery. Highly recommended these books.
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  • D. J. Thornton
    5.0 out of 5 stars So well written!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2023
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    This series of books is so enjoyable! They really evoke the atmosphere of Dickens' own novels. The author skillfully interweaves these stories with Dickens' biography and his works, borrowing elements of his own writing. Thoroughly recommend, especially if you are a Dickens fan.
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  • William Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars High Standard Maintained
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2020
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    I really enjoyed this. I'm not the most avid or intense reader and tend to get through books in fits and starts. But this one kept me interested all the way through.

    There are salty old sea dogs aplenty at the start when a search is on for the potential murderer of a ship's captain (and maybe a young passenger as well) and the attention to detail in and around the various inns when the ship docks in London on it's return from months at sea suggests it was obviously well researched.

    As with all J C Briggs' Dickens & Jones books, 19th century Britain is wonderfully pictured as a place of grime and filth interspersed with pockets of wealth. Rags and riches. It is particularly prevalent here where much of the action takes place in the dockland and Limehouse areas.

    Dickens is painted as a restless character, never quite happy with his lot when compared to his stoic and happily married police companion. There is a melancholy about him, which I presume is intentional and also accurate. And a word of praise for the character of Scrap, the young urchin, who has been in all of the books to date. There is an underlying intelligence at work. He is now able to read (hugely significant in Victorian London) and offers occasional, if accidental, pieces of philosophical wisdom. A detective in the making if ever there was one!

    The suspected villain of the piece is motivated by greed and status but his intentional sexual exploitation of a naïve young girl in order to do achieve his goal makes him even more sinister. I say suspected. Keep an open mind!

    A very entertaining story as always, keeping the reader engrossed in the investigation while at the same time depicting the social inequalities of Victorian life. It can also be read in isolation, as can all of the books in the series. There are only very brief references to previous cases. Very much recommended.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Totally engaging!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2020
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    If any Dickens fans are a bit dubious about placing him as a kind of semi detective in a crime novel, don't be! The author, a Dickens fan himself, has achieved it seamlessly. He relies on his knowledge of Charles Dickens to build a totally believable character. All the characters have depth and the relationships progress throughout the previous books. For this reason, while not essential, it is probably better to start with the first one. Each story is as good as the last and at times, I had to remind myself I wasn't actually reading the real thing! The plots are very Dickens, but not him, if you get my meaning. Intricately interwoven, humour and human tragedy draw you right into the story. I've so enjoyed reading this series of books and I really hope there'll be more to come!
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  • Moseley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inside Charles Dickens! A seamless portrayal.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2021
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    This talented writer breathes life into the being and personality of Charles Dickens, who appears in this series of novels larger than his characters. Such an original concept that remains, strangely enough, so true to Dickensian London and the great man himself. Love this series, highly recommended.
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