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The Hanging Cage (The Northminster Mysteries Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Harriet Smart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Summoned to the bleak market town of Whithorne in the midst of a winter storm, Major Giles Vernon and police surgeon Felix Carswell are embroiled in another challenging investigation.

A beautiful young heiress has been found dead in her bed, and although suicide seems the most likely cause, the circumstances soon point to a tangle of illicit relationships and painful secrets. As Major Vernon pursues the truth behind Annabella Barker's death, further shocking events soon unfold, including another suicide. At the same time, called in to deliver a son and heir, Carswell is drawn into the affairs of the eccentric Yardley family at Whithorne Castle, but it is no distraction from his anxieties about his troubled relationship with Sukey Connolly. Major Vernon, for his part, unexpectedly encounters an old acquaintance and is forced to question both his past and his future.

When a partial skeleton is found in a culvert, events begin to take a still darker turn, and Vernon and Carswell must pursue an unimaginable evil. As November floods threaten the bridges of Northminster itself, dangerous enemies emerge close to home and the struggle for justice becomes a matter of life and death.

The Hanging Cage is the fourth Northminster Mystery, featuring early Victorian detectives Vernon and Carswell.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01BANX0MU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Anthemion; 4th edition (January 30, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 30, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5116 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 431 pages
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Harriet Smart

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Harriet Smart is a novelist living in Northumberland

Educated at the University of St Andrews, Harriet’s debut novel, A GARLAND OF VOWS, was inspired by her research into a firm nineteenth century church furnishers and turned into an epic family saga, spanning fifty years. Her second novel, GREEN GROW THE RUSHES, set in Edwardian Scotland was short-listed for the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. She is currently writing a series of crime novels set in early Victorian England.

Along with her husband Julian Smart she has designed Writer’s Café, a software toolkit for fiction writers. For more information see www.writerscafe.co.uk and www.jutoh.com

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Kathy Holm
5.0 out of 5 stars The Hanging Cage
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2022
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That was an incredible reading experience!! There are three story lines going on at the same time!!..keep track because of alot of fabulous characters..then they all battle against each other..you will love it💓
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Peggy Weidman
4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderfully told mystery
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2016
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I have read the previous books in this series and find myself hooked on Ms Smart's characters and convoluted mysteries and love entanglements. Once started it's hard to put the book down for anticipation of the next twist in the tale. A real who done it in the best style of the genera. My enjoyment was marred only by wrong words inserted here and there that were jarring and disruptive to the smooth flow of text. Nevertheless, a great read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great return to form
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2021
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I loved everything about this book!!! Great return to form and detailed character development. The mystery was the focus and it served Harriet Smart well. The minds of the perpetrators were exposed and true malevolence revealed. I can't wait to start book 5 with Giles and Felix growing together as partners.
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Sharon E. from USA
5.0 out of 5 stars A well written novel
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2020
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This novel had a well developed theme and interesting characters. Well done! I enjoyed reading this book and will be reading the rest of the series.
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Virginia Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the first three novels in this series
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2019
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This novel was darker, less realistic, and less enjoyable than the first three novels in this series. The two main characters continue to suffer the flaws of humanity and it is not so pleasant to read. Writing is pretty good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another mystery writer for the A list.
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2016
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I have enjoyed all four of the Northminster mysteries. The basic characters have developed through all the books. I hope Mrs.Smart is busy writing number five!. This is my favorite time period for reading and believe that she has properly researched the behavior and use of language. The plots are surprising and well thought out. Another writer that I have grown to appreciate.
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5.0 out of 5 stars In love with this series.
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2019
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The mysteries are wonderfully complicated and the characters are complex and interesting. Nothing seems overdone and yet they both draw you in. Enjoy!!
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Redboots
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Series
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2016
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This is the fourth book in the series and I have really enjoyed reading them. The only part of this series that I don't care for is the relationship between Felix and Sukey. Felix turns into a teenager with his longings for her and she comes off unlikable, for me anyway. I will continue to read the series as the storylines are very interesting and hold my attention.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Full of mystery
Reviewed in India on January 9, 2024
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Started reading the series and got hooked. This one was so evil and full of painful tragedy. So intense.
I like the style of writing. Keeps u engaged.
Looking forward to reading more in this series.
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John Hindson
4.0 out of 5 stars The hanging cage
Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2019
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Interesting book, suspenseful.
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Roger Jenkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2017
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Excellent
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Darklldo
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful books
Reviewed in Australia on May 30, 2017
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Here I am looking for book 5 and I don't think it's been written yet. I am enjoying the series so much I had dreamed I had at least another 5 books to read and now what am I going to do?
Practice patience I suppose until Harriet Smart can get the next one published, but how I wish she'd hurry.
The characters are growing as the story unwinds through the books. The mysteries are involved and don't pretend murder is nice and neat, it's bloody and awful and Ms Smart makes it clear this is so.
Our heroes are well rounded characters who, despite their faults are very likeable, as are the women in their lives.
You're not wasting you money buying this series and enjoying every page.
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Kimmsie
4.0 out of 5 stars Obvious but still good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2023
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Another good outing for Major Vernon and Dr Carswell. I enjoy these books even though, so far, they have been rather obvious. The characters are likeable with faults and foibles that make them real. On to the next one.
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