Peeler
Patrick Carroll(Author)
Full Cast(Speaker)
BBC Physical Audio (Publisher)
Published on 1. October 2023
Audio
CD-Audio
978-1-5291-2966-3 (ISBN)
Description
It is 1830, a year after Sir Robert Peel?s creation of the Metropolitan Police, known as the 'Peelers'. As the brand-new bobbies patrol the beat in their smart blue uniforms, armed only with truncheons and rattles, they form the first line of defence against crime.
But as this thrilling series opens, the fledgling detective force is proving unpopular, sparking deep political unrest and public protests. Rioters take to the streets of London, and the police struggle to contain the violence.
The threat posed by the mob is not the only problem for young Martin Quin, onetime hero of Waterloo and now a police constable. First his fiancee, Maria Staples, breaks off their engagement due to her tyrannical father?s disapproval. Then Quin is involved in an altercation with Lord Trowle?s coachman, and the arrogant aristocrat insists he is charged with assault. Forced to defend himself in court, Martin finds himself facing imprisonment and ruin.
Meanwhile, Bow Street runner Jeremiah Morley investigates shady printer Peter the Screever and uncovers a heinous blackmail plot....
But as this thrilling series opens, the fledgling detective force is proving unpopular, sparking deep political unrest and public protests. Rioters take to the streets of London, and the police struggle to contain the violence.
The threat posed by the mob is not the only problem for young Martin Quin, onetime hero of Waterloo and now a police constable. First his fiancee, Maria Staples, breaks off their engagement due to her tyrannical father?s disapproval. Then Quin is involved in an altercation with Lord Trowle?s coachman, and the arrogant aristocrat insists he is charged with assault. Forced to defend himself in court, Martin finds himself facing imprisonment and ruin.
Meanwhile, Bow Street runner Jeremiah Morley investigates shady printer Peter the Screever and uncovers a heinous blackmail plot....
More details
Edition
Unabridged edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
BBC Audio, A Division Of Random House
Edition type
Unabridged edition
Product notice
MP3 format
Dimensions
Height: 190 mm
Width: 185 mm
Duration
Dauer: 177 min
ISBN-13
978-1-5291-2966-3 (9781529129663)
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