Maureen Jennings Bücher

Mit zwiespältigen Gefühlen sucht Detective William Murdoch nach vielen Jahren seinen Vater Harry auf, der wegen Mord im Gefängnis sitzt. Harry beteuert nach wie vor seine Unschuldund hofft, dass William den Beweis dafür erbringen wird, obwohl alle Indizien gegen ihn sprechen.Mit zwiespältigen Gefühlen sucht Detective William Murdoch nach vielen Jahren seinen Vater Harry auf, der wegen Mord im Gefängnis sitzt. Harry beteuert nach wie vor seine Unschuldund hofft, dass William den Beweis dafür erbringen wird, obwohl alle Indizien gegen ihn sprechen.

Im Armenviertel von Toronto wird im Jahre 1895 eine ältere Frau ermordet. Ihre taubstumme Tochter, der Tat verdächtigt, ist spurlos verschwunden. Aber Detective William Murdoch ist kein Freund allzu einfacher Lösungen.

Toronto, Kanada, im Februar 1895. In einer frostigen Winternacht wird eine schwangere junge Frau mit Opium betäubt und wenig später tot aufgefunden. Inspektor Murdoch steht vor einem Rätsel. Doch kaum hat er seine Ermittlungen begonnen, geschieht ein zweiter Mord... Das Toronto des ausgehenden 19. Jahrhunderts ist bevölkert von Einwanderern und Glücksrittern aus Europa - eine faszinierende Kulisse für die dramatische Handlung.

Set in the fall of 1936, Charlotte Frayne takes charge of a detective agency while her boss is away in Europe. She is soon hired by the determined Mrs. Jessop to investigate her son's suspicious death, initially ruled a suicide by the police. As Charlotte delves into the case, she uncovers deeper truths surrounding the life of the disfigured war veteran, challenging the conclusions drawn by authorities and revealing the complexities of grief and justice.

It's late 1942; the war is still raging and DI Tom Tyler is settling into his placement in Ludlow, Shropshire, a small town full of Italian PoWs from a nearby internment camp, brought to work the land. Fraternizing is forbidden but, as Tyler knows only too well, the human heart has a way of crossing boundaries. Then a old man is found murdered, and Tyler suspects that the two evacuee children who found the body are not telling him the whole truth...

Set in a post-war world grappling with the aftermath of global conflict and a devastating pandemic, the story follows Stephen Lucas, who holds crucial information that has the potential to change history. As he navigates the challenges of a society in turmoil, the narrative explores themes of power, responsibility, and the impact of secrets on individual lives and broader societal outcomes.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this novel inspired the beloved Murdoch Mysteries television series. It intertwines intriguing plots and rich historical context, following the clever detective William Murdoch as he navigates crime-solving in a rapidly changing society. The story blends mystery with elements of social commentary, showcasing the evolution of forensic science and the challenges of the era. With engaging characters and a captivating narrative, it continues to resonate with fans of both the book and the series.

Detective Murdoch's life and work beoome tragically entwined when his sister, who long ago fled to a convent to escape their abusive father, is on her deathbed. Meanwhile, the same father has been charged with murder and calls on his estranged son to prove his innocence. But, knowing his father as he does, what is Murdoch to believe?

A young, single woman helps four former prisoners of the First World War to solve a murder in 1936 Toronto.