The Osiris Ritual: A Newbury & Hobbes Investigation: 2 (Newbury & Hobbes 2)

Sir Maurice Newbury Gentleman Investigator for the Crown imagines life will be a little quieter after his dual success in solving The Affinity Bridge affair. But he hasnt banked on the reemergence of his villainous predecessor Knox who is hellbent on achieving immortality and seems to be pursued by a secret agent who isnt quite as he seems.... . The whole affair is so baffling that Newbury is reluctant to take time away from it to attend to the mysterious murders in the wake of the unveiling of an Egyptian mummy let alone his partner Veronicas apparent obsession with tracking the growing pool of young women who have disappeared after being used as props in a magicians stage act. But its all part of a days work when your boss is the queen of England. . So begins a thrilling steampunk mystery the second in the series of Newbury & Hobbes investigations and a grand adventure quite unlike any other.. Newbury & Hobbes Investigation#1 The Affinity Bridge#2 The Osiris Ritual#3 The Immortality Engine#4 The Executioners Heart#5 The Revenant Express