Murder in St. Giles: 13 (Captain Lacey Regency Mysteries)

When Brewster my bodyguard comes to me about a murder of a pugilist--and whats more says his wife has summoned me--I must hasten to St. Giles to find a killer before Brewster is arrested for the crime. This is made difficult because my wifes late husbands odious cousin has materialized to try to wrest her son into his care. After all seven-year-old Peter is a viscount and his cousin wants to get closer to the title.But how close? If Peters life is in danger I must remain but Brewster risks hanging for the death of his wifes brother-in-law. Hes done too much for me to turn my back on him but the devil if Ill let the Breckenridge cousin get his clutches on Peter.It will take all my perseverance and a few wiles to plough through these difficulties. In the meantime I meet a Runner who teaches me about crime and punishment in this enlightened age and Brewsters old trainer who made him the excellent pugilist--and thief--he is today.Book 13 of the Captain Lacey Regency Mysteries.