The Railway Detective’s Christmas Case by Edward Marston
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

1864. On a works excursion from Appleby's company in Oldbury to the Malvern Hills, the train is confronted by sleepers across the line. On exiting his carriage, works manager Cyril Hubbleday is shot dead. Inspector Colbeck, Sergeant Leeming with Superintendent Tallis are sent to investigate. But what is the motive.
An entertaining historical mystery though I didn't really take to the main characters. It can easily be read as a standalone story.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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