Gallows Thief

A Novel

By: Bernard Cornwell

Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble

The year is 1820 and England has fought its last victorious battle against the French. Rider Sandman, a hero of Waterloo, has finally returned to London to wed his young bride. But instead of being able to settle down to his fame and glory, he finds himself penniless in a country where unemployment and social unrest are raging high, and where men—innocent or guilty—are hung for the merest of crimes. Thus, when the Home Secretary offers him a job as private investigator—to re-open the case of a death-row candidate accused of murder—Sandman readily accepts, as much for the money as for a chance to see justice being done in a country gone to ruins. Soon, however, he is up to his elbows in grisly a murder plot that keeps thickening as Sandman makes his way through gentleman's clubs and shady taverns, aristocratic mansions and fashionable painters studios, unerringly determined to rescue the innocent young man from the the rope. But someone doesn't want the truth revealed ...

Cornwell and Keeble together again!

Cornwell and Keeble together once again to create another amazing experience. I pray this is a series, absolutely love the characters.

Unforgettable

This is a step away from the Saxon Tales, a refreshing break with a surprising ending. You will be enthralled, unable to put it down till the end. Well Written and engaging. Highly recommended.

Great Book and Skilled Narrator

Another wonderful book by Bernard Cornwell. I wish there were more Rider Sandman books. This was an excellent read.

As near to Time Travel as one can be...

My favorite characters are the 'Sergeant' types. A combination of competence, pragmatism, and humor are very attractive.

A terrific standalone novel.

Cornell shows his great literary skill with this tale. His creates characters with depth and sets an intricate plot without becoming slow or cumbersome. I am a Cornwell fan, and novel is one of my favorites!

If you are new to Cornwell, this is a good place to start.