John Rawlings Investigates: Books 1-17
(2026)(A book in the John Rawlings series)
An omnibus of novels by Deryn Lake
AN EVOCATIVE HISTORICAL MYSTERY SERIES SET IN THE GASLIT STREETS OF FOGGY GEORGIAN LONDON.
John Rawlings is a young apothecary in 18th-century London. Found at the scene of a murder, he is marched to Bow Street to face Sir John Fielding. The blind magistrate, known as ‘The Blind Beak’, recognises Rawlings’ unease and judges him innocent. He also sees an eye for detail. Rawlings is cleared, and quietly recruited for detective work.
From Drury Lane stages and smugglers’ taverns to Romney Marsh and St James’s Palace, Rawlings is pulled into cases of personal vendettas, political intrigue and concealed identities.
Follow their escapades in *THE COMPLETE* heart-pounding historical mystery series full of twists and turns. Perfect for fans of C.S. Harris, Andrew Taylor, Ian Morson, S. J. Parris, Paul Doherty and David Penny.
Praise for the John Rawlings Mysteries:
‘Meticulously researched, this is a series that brings the past to colourful life.’ Guardian
‘The Queen of the Georgian Historical Mystery.’ The Times
‘An effervescent tale . . . the author organises her large cast and colourful background with skill and gusto.’ Mail on Sunday
IN THIS BRILLIANT SEVENTEEN-BOOK BOX SET:
BOOK 1: DEATH IN THE DARK WALK
BOOK 2: DEATH AT THE BEGGAR’S OPERA
BOOK 3: DEATH AT THE DEVIL’S TAVERN
BOOK 4: DEATH ON THE ROMNEY MARSH
BOOK 5: DEATH IN THE PEERLESS POOL
BOOK 6: DEATH AT THE APOTHECARIES’ HALL
BOOK 7: DEATH IN THE WEST WIND
BOOK 8: DEATH IN ST JAMES’S PALACE
BOOK 9: DEATH IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOWS
BOOK 10: DEATH IN THE SETTING SUN
BOOK 11: DEATH AND THE CORNISH FIDDLER
BOOK 12: DEATH IN HELLFIRE
BOOK 13: DEATH AND THE BLACK PYRAMID
BOOK 14: DEATH AT THE WEDDING FEAST
BOOK 15: DEATH ON THE ROCKS
BOOK 16: DEATH AT THE BOSTON TEA PARTY
BOOK 17: DEATH ON THE RIVER THAMES
READERS LOVE THE JOHN RAWLINGS MYSTERIES
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This series, all 17 books, have given me enormous pleasure.’ Mike M.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A tremendous trip through Georgian London.’ John T.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely enthralling work.’ Alan
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of the best series of books I have read.’ Paul
⭐'''⭐⭐⭐ ‘Historical novels full of atmosphere.’ Amazon Customer
Genre: Historical Mystery
John Rawlings is a young apothecary in 18th-century London. Found at the scene of a murder, he is marched to Bow Street to face Sir John Fielding. The blind magistrate, known as ‘The Blind Beak’, recognises Rawlings’ unease and judges him innocent. He also sees an eye for detail. Rawlings is cleared, and quietly recruited for detective work.
From Drury Lane stages and smugglers’ taverns to Romney Marsh and St James’s Palace, Rawlings is pulled into cases of personal vendettas, political intrigue and concealed identities.
Follow their escapades in *THE COMPLETE* heart-pounding historical mystery series full of twists and turns. Perfect for fans of C.S. Harris, Andrew Taylor, Ian Morson, S. J. Parris, Paul Doherty and David Penny.
Praise for the John Rawlings Mysteries:
‘Meticulously researched, this is a series that brings the past to colourful life.’ Guardian
‘The Queen of the Georgian Historical Mystery.’ The Times
‘An effervescent tale . . . the author organises her large cast and colourful background with skill and gusto.’ Mail on Sunday
IN THIS BRILLIANT SEVENTEEN-BOOK BOX SET:
BOOK 1: DEATH IN THE DARK WALK
BOOK 2: DEATH AT THE BEGGAR’S OPERA
BOOK 3: DEATH AT THE DEVIL’S TAVERN
BOOK 4: DEATH ON THE ROMNEY MARSH
BOOK 5: DEATH IN THE PEERLESS POOL
BOOK 6: DEATH AT THE APOTHECARIES’ HALL
BOOK 7: DEATH IN THE WEST WIND
BOOK 8: DEATH IN ST JAMES’S PALACE
BOOK 9: DEATH IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOWS
BOOK 10: DEATH IN THE SETTING SUN
BOOK 11: DEATH AND THE CORNISH FIDDLER
BOOK 12: DEATH IN HELLFIRE
BOOK 13: DEATH AND THE BLACK PYRAMID
BOOK 14: DEATH AT THE WEDDING FEAST
BOOK 15: DEATH ON THE ROCKS
BOOK 16: DEATH AT THE BOSTON TEA PARTY
BOOK 17: DEATH ON THE RIVER THAMES
READERS LOVE THE JOHN RAWLINGS MYSTERIES
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This series, all 17 books, have given me enormous pleasure.’ Mike M.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A tremendous trip through Georgian London.’ John T.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely enthralling work.’ Alan
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of the best series of books I have read.’ Paul
⭐'''⭐⭐⭐ ‘Historical novels full of atmosphere.’ Amazon Customer
Genre: Historical Mystery
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