Death of a Colonial
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| Author | Bruce Cook (writing as Bruce Alexander) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Sir John Fielding, #6 |
| Genre | Historical crime novel |
| Publisher | Putnam |
Publication date | 1999 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover, Paperback) |
| Pages | 275 pp |
| ISBN | 0-399-14564-8 |
| OCLC | 41049502 |
| 813/.54 21 | |
| LC Class | PS3553.O55314 D45 1999 |
| Preceded by | Jack, Knave and Fool |
| Followed by | The Color of Death |
Death of a Colonial is the sixth historical mystery novel about Sir John Fielding by Bruce Alexander[1] (a pseudonym for Bruce Cook).
Plot summary
A nobleman, last of his line, is executed and the crown prepares to seize his property. But a claimant to the estate appears, ostensibly from the American colonies, and Sir John is asked to investigate the validity of his claim.
References
- ^ "Death of a Colonial (Sir John Fielding Mysteries) | ISBNdb". isbndb.com. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
