The Clearwater Tales Volume One
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Five characters from the Clearwater, Larkspur and Delamere Mysteries find themselves taking the train to Cornwall for the 1892 Larkspur Hall Christmas Eve ball. To pass the time, they each tell a story from their past.
Sitting in their carriage is a stranger who listens to their stories of detection, mystery and prophesy, and recognises some of the people involved. As they near their destination, the stranger realises he is more involved with his fellow passengers than they know, but who is he? Where is he going, and why?
1892 can be read as a short, standalone novella, and there’s no need to have read the Clearwater, Larkspur or Delamere series to enjoy the story. However, you might gain more from reading 1892 if you already know the characters and their histories.
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Languages Available: English
Series Type: Same Universe / Various Characters
Jackson Marsh has gifted his readers another treasure from his Clearwater Tales.
On a train bound for the Christmas Eve festivities at Larkspur Hall, a Baron, housekeeper, detective, antiquarian and a professor, relate to each other tales from their past.
A priest is also in attendance but not for the same reason. He is made welcome to their first class coach, and becomes privy to their personal stories.
Each story gives us a closer look into the background of the characters we have come to know through the previous stories associated with the Clearwater Mysteries.
I especially enjoyed the Professor’s tale as his background was not divulged when we met him during the Larkspur Mystery series.
I thoroughly enjoyed the tales and especially the final “priest’s” tale, which left me with a lump in my throat.
I am so glad I discovered Jackson Marsh’s books. His story telling is expertly detailed that keeps you interested and wanting more, and he has a great sense of humor that he instills into his characters.
1892 (The Clearwater Tales) is a must read, and I strongly urge familiarizing yourself with Jackson Marsh’s other books.
I can’t think of a better gift than this!
