Leeds author?

Tyke · Post by **Tyke** » Sun 20 Apr, 2014 5:27 pm

Can someone put me onto the Leeds author who sets his novels in 18th century (I think) Leeds.

Linky Oik · Post by **Linky Oik** » Sun 20 Apr, 2014 6:44 pm

You may be thinking of "The Broken Token" by Chris Nickson.Here's the blurb..."In September 1731, Constable of Leeds Richard Nottingham and his men have to stop a riot when a visiting dissenting minister tries to preach. Three days later the minister’s found dead, knifed along with a whore. But it’s the prostitute Nottingham cares about, Pamela, once a servant to him and his family, later married to a farmer. What brought her back and who killed her?"More details here:http://chrisnickson.co.uk/books/the-broken-token/I've read it. It was interesting to read a crime drama set in 18th century Leeds; Whitelocks, Timble Beck, Briggate, etc are all imagined as they might have been at that time. It's not top notch writing though; I'm not sure I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't know Leeds.

Tyke · Post by **Tyke** » Sun 20 Apr, 2014 7:30 pm

Thats the chap thanks for the link.

Jogon · Post by **Jogon** » Mon 21 Apr, 2014 8:58 am

Linky Oik wrote: You may be thinking of "The Broken Token" by Chris Nickson.Here's the blurb..."In September 1731, ............................................................................................................................................. It's not top notch writing though; I'm not sure I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't know Leeds. That's got to be better than DCI Banks

raveydavey · Post by **raveydavey** » Mon 21 Apr, 2014 9:03 am

Jogon wrote: Linky Oik wrote: You may be thinking of "The Broken Token" by Chris Nickson.Here's the blurb..."In September 1731, ............................................................................................................................................. It's not top notch writing though; I'm not sure I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't know Leeds. That's got to be better than DCI Banks Or later episodes of 'A Touch Of Frost'......

Tyke · Post by **Tyke** » Mon 21 Apr, 2014 12:21 pm

Jogon wrote: Linky Oik wrote: You may be thinking of "The Broken Token" by Chris Nickson.Here's the blurb..."In September 1731, ............................................................................................................................................. It's not top notch writing though; I'm not sure I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't know Leeds. That's got to be better than DCI Banks That TV series was very missable.