A Sinister Consequence - Feenstra, Paul W.

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Résumé :
A Gripping Victorian-Era Mystery Set in Colonial New Zealand Step into the shadowy streets of 1879 Wellington, New Zealand, where secrets lurk behind every door and danger waits in the dark. Leonard Hardy, an enterprising but troubled junior reporter for the Evening Standard, is haunted by personal tragedy and driven by a relentless curiosity. When an unidentified body is discovered near his colonial cottage on Mount Victoria, Leonard's quest for the truth plunges him into a world of crime, corruption, and conspiracy. As he investigates, Leonard confronts ruthless Asian gangs, white supremacists, and corrupt police-powerful forces determined to keep the colony's darkest secrets buried. With the help of the newspaper's resources, he uncovers a sinister web of social injustice, immigrant exploitation, and the criminal underworld. The stakes increase when a mysterious stranger appears and he discovers how his beautiful Mae's fate becomes intertwined with his own. Caught between slavery, violence, and betrayal, Leonard must unravel the mystery before he becomes the next victim. Will he survive the perilous streets and expose the truth, or will the colony's secrets claim another life? Perfect for fans of historical fiction, crime thrillers, and atmospheric mysteries, A Sinister Consequence is an emotional, page-turning adventure into New Zealand's ominous past....

Biographie:
Paul W. Feenstra is a historical fiction novelist. His character-driven novels are meticulously researched and detailed and create a dramatic window into our chronicled and complex past.Set in beautiful and mysterious New Zealand, Paul's first novels, 'Boundary,' 'The Breath of God' and 'For Want of a Shilling', detail early colonial life and the controversial impact colonialism had on native Maori. Says Feenstra, History is about the untold story, and writing historical fiction is a wonderful way to present the past in a compelling and entertaining way.The medieval 'Falls Ende' eBook series- 'The Oath', 'Courser' and 'The King', have proven to be equally successful. Originally written as three short stories, they are emotional and captivating and have been seamlessly compiled to create a full-length print book, 'Falls Ende - Primus'. Since then, Paul has completed a much-anticipated full-length sequel, 'Falls Ende - Secundus' a third, 'Falls Ende - Tertium and Falls Ende -Quartus, book four in the series.Gunpowder Green is a lighthearted collection of New Zealand short stories that chronicle New Zealand life as it once was. Humorous and even thought-provoking, each story is varied and highlights rural living, a diverse culture and a forgotten yet very familiar lifestyle. In February 2022, he released Into the Shade, an adventure set in 1914....

Sommaire:
In late summer of 1879, an unexpected, early morning door knock alters Leonard Hardy's life when a neighbour discovers an unidentified body outside his home. Naturally curious, he sets out to learn the identity of the dead man, but a series of peculiar events and the unexpected appearance of a mysterious and dapper stranger changes everything. Leonard Hardy is a dedicated junior reporter for the Evening Standard newspaper. Using the newspaper's resources, Leonard makes subtle enquiries and quickly learns that things aren't what they seem. Tormented by Asian gangs, white supremacists, and corrupt police, he realises his life is not what he believed, and dramatic events quickly unfold to overwhelm his once orderly and structured life. Now, his own life is in mortal danger. A Sinister Consequence' is a gripping Victorian-era mystery that captures the essence and dynamics of a developing English colony and draws attention to social injustice and the unfair treatment of hardworking immigrants. This book is more than a compelling novel...