The Silver Collar
Shortlisted for the HWA Gold Crown, from the bestselling author of The Raven Scholar
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The Silver Collar
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Antonia Hodgson
'A triumph . . . leaves the reader hungry for more' Andrew Taylor
'One of the best crime series out there . . . a dark and addictive story of slavery and long-hidden secrets' i-News
'The wonderful Thomas Hawkins crime novels . . . [Fans] are in for a treat - gripping' The Times
'Beautifully written and packed with atmosphere, wit, and historical details. I didn't want it to end' Daily Mirror
'Antonia Hodgson is right up in the first division of historical crime' Amanda Craig
Autumn, 1728.
Life is good for Thomas Hawkins and Kitty Sparks in their home above the Cocked Pistol, Kitty's wickedly disreputable bookshop.
But when Tom is attacked by a street gang, he discovers there's a price on his head.
Who wants him dead - and why?
For Tom and Kitty, the answer is only the beginning of the nightmare.
Powerful, deeply immersive, The Silver Collar is both a celebration of love and friendship, and a terrifying exploration of evil.
READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THIS MAGNIFICENT HISTORICAL MYSTERY
'Outstanding, a brilliant 18th Century romp' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Effortlessly skilful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A fabulous step forward' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A beautifully written novel' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Another riveting epic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Sincerely, one of the best series I've ever read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐©2020 Antonia Hodgson
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Critic reviews
Praise for The Silver Collar:
The Silver Collar is a triumph, a fine addition to a historical crime series that gets better with every book. Antonia Hodgson gives us dark melodrama with wit, and a driving narrative with impeccable research. It's a rare combination, and it leaves the reader hungry for more
Set at a blistering pace, The Silver Collar is a wholly entertaining thriller. Brimming with equal parts wit and evil, Antonia Hodgson's unforgettable characters leap into a dangerous adventure. I loved every tension-filled page
Written with flair, sly wit, and a meticulous eye for detail . . . The Silver Collar takes us into the dark heart of colonial slavery, making this one of the most topical books of the year . . . Thrilling
The inimitable Thomas Hawkins is back, and I am so glad he is. In Antonia Hodgson's tale of revenge, love, and the nature of evil, the reader is taken on a breath-taking journey into the darkest corners of Hogarthian London. At turns witty, savage, and deeply moving, this is a glorious book - I couldn't put it down
A brilliant, moving novel that takes us to some very dark places in our history - but which also succeeds in being very witty and entertaining
Not just a superb thriller but very topical too. Antonia's novels have cheered and entertained me like nothing else during lockdown, and the return to a plot about somebody in captivity felt appropriate as well. Her characters are so strongly drawn, and her feel for the period, sense of humour, compassion and ability to create heart-stopping suspense put her right up in the first division of historical crime
Beautifully written and packed with atmosphere, wit and historical details, I didn't want it to end. And in shining an uncomfortable light on colonial slavery, it's also timely and relevant
This clever novel gives a brilliant picture of both London and Antigua in the early 18th century, when slavery provided huge profits for many Englishmen. . . There is humour as well as impressive research and convincing horror here
Hodgson once again shows what a skilful writer of historical thrillers she is
It has been a long wait, but fans of Thomas Hawkins and Kitty Sparks should rejoice as Hodgson makes a wonderful return with a dark tale of kidnap, slavery and seduction
Fourth instalment of the wonderful Thomas Hawkins crime novels . . . [Fans] are in for a treat - this instalment is gripping
With bawdy humour and a breakneck pace set against a brilliantly evoked 18th-century backdrop, who needs a Tardis? Read this to feel like you're truly travelling back in time
Throws readers right back into the grimy, stinking streets of 18th Century London
The audiobook allowed me to carefully consider the book and the performance only added to thee experience.
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A must read for mystery and historical fiction!
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I was very distressed during the first part of the book, I was not at all happy and had to switch off to regroup and compose myself, but I knew that Tom would rescue Kitty so that helped me continue. YES, a spoiler here, he DOES rescue Kitty, I would have given this 1 star if he had not done so.
The story is very well composed and executed throughout, you just need nerves of steel to listen.
I loved this book, in case you missed that point, it's a stirling addition to the series, long live Kitty and Thomas. Give us book five now please .
Possibly the best of the series thus far
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what a great book!
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Another winner!
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