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Instrument of Slaughter (Home Front Detective, Bk 2)
Instrument of Slaughter - Home Front Detective, Bk 2
Author: Edward Marston
1916. Inspector Marmion and Sergeant Keedy are assigned to the case when the body of a young conscientious objector is found bludgeoned to death. Public sympathy is lukewarm for conscientious objectors with some people even claim that a conchie deserves to die if he won't fight for his King and Country.  — As the detectives identify one ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780749009953
ISBN-10: 0749009950
Publication Date: 11/15/2012
Pages: 288
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Publisher: Allison & Busby
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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WWI in England and the swell of patriotism turns men who refuse to serve in the military into targets. "Conchies" are ridiculed and attacked. Four friends vow to never serve when one of them is murdered. Was he murdered for his pacifism or because of something else? Scotland Yard must solve the case. A fascinating look at the era.


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