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A Sinister Consequence: A Victorian Mystery of Colonial New Zealand
Hardcover
Series: Leonard Hardy's, Book 1
Mystery & ThrillerRomanceGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781991182418
Publisher: Mellester Press
Published: Nov 1 2022
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.46
Height: 1.06 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A Gripping Victorian-Era Mystery Set in Colonial New Zealand
Step into the shadowy streets of 1879 Wellington, New Zealand, where secrets lurk behind every door and danger waits in the dark. Leonard Hardy, an enterprising but troubled junior reporter for the Evening Standard, is haunted by personal tragedy and driven by a relentless curiosity. When an unidentified body is discovered near his colonial cottage on Mount Victoria, Leonard's quest for the truth plunges him into a world of crime, corruption, and conspiracy.
As he investigates, Leonard confronts ruthless Asian gangs, white supremacists, and corrupt police-powerful forces determined to keep the colony's darkest secrets buried. With the help of the newspaper's resources, he uncovers a sinister web of social injustice, immigrant exploitation, and the criminal underworld. The stakes increase when a mysterious stranger appears and he discovers how his beautiful Mae's fate becomes intertwined with his own.
Caught between slavery, violence, and betrayal, Leonard must unravel the mystery before he becomes the next victim. Will he survive the perilous streets and expose the truth, or will the colony's secrets claim another life?
Perfect for fans of historical fiction, crime thrillers, and atmospheric mysteries, A Sinister Consequence is an emotional, page-turning adventure into New Zealand's ominous past.
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