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Edward Marston was born and brought up in Wales. He read Modern History at Oxford then lectured in the subject for three years before becoming a full-time freelance writer. His first historical mystery, The Queen's Head, was published in 1988, launching the Nicholas Bracewell series. Sam Dastor was born in Mumbai, studied English at Cambridge and trained at RADA. His early theatrical experience included a spell at the National Theatre under Sir Laurence Olivier. Dastor's many television appearances include Claudius, Yes, Minister, Mountbatten, Julius Caesar and Fortunes of War. He has also appeared in the films Made, Jinnah and Such A Long Journey, has recorded over 1000 broadcasts for the BBC and read numerous audiobooks.
'The past is brought to life with brilliant colours, combined with a perfect whodunit. Who needs more?' -- The Guardian 'Marston is a wonderful writer of historical detective fiction, and this investigation of a rail crash, set in 1854, is a gem of period detail.' -- Peter James, International bestselling crime thriller novelist
