Uncover the secrets history tried to bury…
The Case of the Hydegild Sacrifice thrusts readers into the shadowy aftermath of one of America’s darkest moments—the assassination of Abraham Lincoln in 1865.
Perfect for fans of historical fiction, political thrillers, and courtroom drama, this gripping tale blends high-stakes intrigue with razor-sharp suspense. Meticulously researched and brimming with unexpected twists, unforgettable characters, and haunting questions of justice and morality, this is a story that lingers long after the final page.
Join Major Gask and Erroll Rait as they unite with the Pinkertons to unravel the sinister secrets of the Hydegild Sacrifice—a case that threatens to shake the foundations of a nation still reeling from war.
History holds its breath. Will the truth finally be revealed?
The Major Gask Mysteries return in this fourth, pulse-pounding installment—a series already showered with 5-star acclaim from the Readers’ Choice Book Awards, the Historical Novel Society, and more. Praised by Aspects of History as “bursting with mystery, action, and adventure … a gripping, fast-paced read,” and hailed by Reader’s Favourite as “a thrilling mix of mystery, adventure, and conspiracy that keeps readers guessing until the very end,” these novels have become essential reading for fans of historical intrigue.
Cairns delivers a journey through history that grips from the first page to the last.
Dare you journey back in time and step into the mystery?
What did I think?
If you like historical fiction you will love The Case of the Hydegild Sacrifice. I don't know a great deal about American history so it was really interesting to read historical fiction set during the Abraham Lincoln era. You think you know what happened to Lincoln? Think again...
I have to admit that it took me a little while to get into the book because of all of the footnotes. Some of the footnotes clearly show the depth of research that has gone into writing this novel but it was the footnotes that reference earlier books in the series that I found a little irrelevant to me (as I hadn't read those books). You don't need to have read the earlier books in the series to enjoy this one though as it's my introduction to the series and I think it's brilliant.
I thoroughly enjoyed the telling of the story and even though I knew what was going to happen (as it is based on real events) I was completely riveted. I found myself inspired to learn more about the events in the book and asking myself questions about things that I had never even considered before.
I must also mention Major Gask and Erroll Rait, who are a kind of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson and happen to be in America when Lincoln is assassinated. Together with a Pinkerton agent that they met on their voyage over, they help to investigate first the assassination plot and then the assassination itself. What they find is most unexpected and questions everything I thought I knew about this event.
Impeccably researched and incredibly entertaining, The Case of the Hydegild Sacrifice is a fantastic historical fiction novel based on real life events. David Cairns of Finavon brings the period and the characters to life in this compelling, informative and fascinating novel. A very highly recommended read.
I chose to read an ARC and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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