Theft of Life

Theft of Life

by Imogen Robertson

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London, 1785. When the body of a West Indies planter is found pegged out in the grounds of St Paul's, suspicion falls on one of the victim's former slaves, who was found with his watch on the London streets. As Harriet and Crowther begin investigate, however, they find the answer is not that simple. Together, they negotiate the interests of the British government, the secrets of the plantation owners, and a network of alliances stretching across the Atlantic. And they must confront the uncomfortable truth that some people are willing to do great evil when they believe their cause to be just.

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    How does the setting of 1785 London—a city deeply connected to global trade yet steeped in domestic inequality—shape the atmosphere and moral complexity of the mystery?

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    The novel explores the brutal reality of the slave trade and the lives of West Indies planters; how does Imogen Robertson balance historical atrocities with the conventions of a gripping detective story?

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    Harriet and Crowther form a compelling investigative partnership. How do their distinct backgrounds, personalities, and societal statuses influence the way they uncover the truth?

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