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    The Detective Wore Silk Drawers

    By Peter Lovesey

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    “A rich and unusual mystery, with suspense enough for the most confirmed addict.” —Los Angeles Times

    Pugilism, a brutal form of bare-knuckle boxing, is forbidden by law in late Victorian England, but Sergeant Cribb discovers evidence that it continues in secret, finding a corpse whose hands were “pickled” for fighting. A young constable called Henry Jago is sent to infiltrate the gang, which he has to submit to a rigorous programme of purging, pickling and training. But Jago is endangered when more murders ensue and Cribb must intervene at a perfectly crucial time to prevent young Jago from being battered to death.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
    Release dateOct 1, 2008
    ISBN9781569477519
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    Peter Lovesey

    Peter Lovesey is a British writer of detective fiction. His work has won many awards, most notably the CWA Gold and Silver Daggers, the Cartier Diamond Dagger for Lifetime Achievement, as well as the Macavity, Barry and Anthony Awards.

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