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The Blacksmith's Widow
Paperback
Series: Dr Hamish Hart Mysteries
Publisher Price: $15.99
ISBN13: 9781763759800
Publisher: Karen Thurecht
Published: Feb 3 2025
Pages: 230
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Blacksmith's Widow weaves together elements of mystery, history, and societal challenges in a gripping tale that explores the impact of progress on a community grappling with both the promises and perils of the industrial age. In the bustling town of Maryborough in 1887, Sergeant Bellamy finds himself immersed in a web of intrigue and danger when a brutal murder shatters the peace. A skilled blacksmith lies lifeless, his death sending shockwaves through the community. Sergeant Bellamy calls upon the services of his trusted ally, Dr. Hamish Hart, a seasoned medical examiner with a penchant for solving complex cases to help him. Set against the backdrop of Maryborough's economic boom driven by the discovery of gold two decades earlier, the town thrives as a hub for heavy industry. Shipbuilding, railway lines, and engines dominate the landscape, fuelling the community's prosperity. However, with this prosperity comes a darker side - industrial disputes, cutthroat competition, and the insatiable greed for gold.
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