The Railway Detective Series – Books 1–3 Collection: The Railway Detective, The Excursion Train & The Railway Viaduct - By Edward Marston - Paperback

Step into Victorian England with the first three mysteries in Edward Marston's acclaimed Railway Detective series. Featuring Inspector Robert Colbeck and Sergeant Victor Leeming, this collection combines historical crime, railway intrigue, murder investigations, and atmospheric Victorian settings. All of our books are brand new.

Titles in This Set / Includes

Includes: The Railway Detective • The Excursion Train • The Railway Viaduct

About the Collection

The Railway Detective introduces Inspector Robert Colbeck and Sergeant Victor Leeming as they investigate a dramatic crime involving the London to Birmingham mail train in 1851. Colbeck's specialist knowledge of the rapidly developing railway system makes him uniquely suited to investigating crimes connected with Britain's railways.

In The Excursion Train, an illegal prize fight in Berkshire ends in murder when a body is discovered after the excursion train departs. Colbeck and Leeming investigate a case involving a murdered cobbler whose secret occupation as a public executioner has left him with numerous enemies.

The Railway Viaduct takes the detectives to the Sankey Viaduct after a man is murdered and thrown from a moving train. The investigation eventually leads Colbeck and Leeming to France, where railway construction, sabotage, and murder become intertwined.

Why This Collection Works

This three-book collection is an excellent starting point for readers who enjoy historical mysteries, Victorian crime fiction, railway history, and traditional detective stories. Together, the novels establish the recurring characters and atmosphere of the Railway Detective series while offering three distinct investigations.

Perfect For

Perfect for: historical mystery readers • Victorian crime fiction • railway mysteries • detective fiction • murder mysteries • British crime fiction • historical fiction • police investigations • period mysteries • Edward Marston fans • Inspector Robert Colbeck readers • classic whodunnits • mystery book collections • home libraries

Product Details

Author • Edward Marston • Series • Railway Detective / Inspector Robert Colbeck • Books in Set • 3 • Collection • Books 1–3 • Titles Included • The Railway Detective • The Excursion Train • The Railway Viaduct • Format • Paperback