The Hocus Girl
by Chris Nickson
Severn House
Severn House Publishers
Severn House
[Historical Fiction]
Mystery & Thrillers
Pub Date 07 Jan 2020
I am reviewing a copy of Hocus Girl through Severn House and Netgalley:
Simon Westow is a thief taker who must save one of his friends from a grim fate at the hands of the government in this compelling historical mystery.
The Hocus Girl transports you back to Leeds in 1822. Simon Westow, thief taker owes Davey and Emily Ashton everything. The siblings gave him a safe place when he needed it most. After Davey is arrested for sedition and Emily begs Simon for help, As he starts to answer questions so he can clear his friend. Could the answers be linked to rumors or a government spy in town?
Davey is not the only one who needs Simon’s help though. George Ericsson is a timber merchants who has been hocussed by a young woman who spiked his drink and stole his valuable ring and watch. Who was this woman, and how does she know one of Simon's assistant Jane’s deepest secrets? The path to the truth is twisted and dangerous. Simon and Jane encounter murder, lies and betrayal. A government who is terrified by its own workers, as they attempt Davey and to find the hocus girl.
I give The Hocus Girl five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
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