Tracey S. (Aerlinn) reviewed The Thief-Taker (Memoirs of a Bow Street Runner, Bk 1) on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I thought it was dreadful - bad writing, unappealing characters; I applied the 50-page rule (if it can't retain my interest for 50 pages I don't waste any more time on it). It didn't pass. PBS recommends it if you like Kate Ross - don't be fooled!
Tracey W. (tracey13) reviewed The Thief-Taker (Memoirs of a Bow Street Runner, Bk 1) on + 310 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Both detective fiction and English history. I learned a lot about London before an official police force was created and the role of the law courts in tracking down criminals. I'll be reading more in this series.
Helpful Score: 1
The first book I've read in this series. A fast read, set in the early 1800's focused around the Bow Street Runners
Muriel L. (spaceyplum) reviewed The Thief-Taker (Memoirs of a Bow Street Runner, Bk 1) on + 31 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
An enjoyable entry into the victorian mysteries with an intriguing hero.