The Old Rogue of Limehouse

Scotland Yard''s Inspector Ben Ross and his wife Lizzie return in Ann Granger''s gripping ninth Victorian mystery.It is the summer of 1871 when Scotland Yard''s Inspector Ben Ross pays a visit to ...

Scotland Yard''s Inspector Ben Ross and his wife Lizzie return in Ann Granger''s gripping ninth Victorian mystery.It is the summer of 1871 when Scotland Yard''s Inspector Ben Ross pays a visit to Jacob Jacobus, the old rogue of Limehouse: infamous antiquarian, friend to villains and informer to the police. Ben hopes to glean information about any burglaries that might take place now that the wealthiest echelons of society are back in London for the Season. Little does he realise that an audacious theft has already occurred - a priceless family heirloom, the Roxby emerald necklace, has been sto