Ann G. (anitag) -
Helpful Score: 2
I have read the whole series of Bruce Alexander's books about Sir John Fielding and his assisstant, Jeremy Proctor. It is interesting how the author developed the characters of Sir John and Jeremy in each of the books. in "Experiment,' A packet of letters dealing with the colonial states in America, are stolen and Sir John must investigate not only who stole them but a murder of a servant killed during the robbery. Great series, great characters and super plots. Highly recommend.
Cheryl R. (Spuddie) -
Helpful Score: 1
#9 Sir John Fielding mystery in which Jeremy and Sir John become involved in a plot involving Benjamin Franklin and the American colonies. Someone has stolen a packet of letters from the home of a prominent member of Parliament, believed to be damning to certain British officials with regard to the rights of the Colonials. A footman was brutally coshed on the head and killed during the burglary, therefore its a murder case as well.
Mr. Franklin is high on the suspect list as having hired certain thugs to perform the deed, but without proof, Sir John and Jeremy are stuck at a standstill. Several changes are in the works with regards to secondary characters as well, as the Fieldings former cook, Annie, stars in a production of Romeo and Juliet, Molly (the new cook) settles in and is courted by Dr. Donnelly (the medical examiner) and Jeremy and Clarissas relationship begins to change.
Enjoyable entry in the series as always; the authors notes indicate that he played fast and loose with known historical fact in this book with regard to Ben Franklins involvement, but I thought he did it very well. It *is* historical fiction after all!
Mr. Franklin is high on the suspect list as having hired certain thugs to perform the deed, but without proof, Sir John and Jeremy are stuck at a standstill. Several changes are in the works with regards to secondary characters as well, as the Fieldings former cook, Annie, stars in a production of Romeo and Juliet, Molly (the new cook) settles in and is courted by Dr. Donnelly (the medical examiner) and Jeremy and Clarissas relationship begins to change.
Enjoyable entry in the series as always; the authors notes indicate that he played fast and loose with known historical fact in this book with regard to Ben Franklins involvement, but I thought he did it very well. It *is* historical fiction after all!
