<div>Eppie Epford is a hairdresser by trade but in his spare time he's a demon bicycle racer--the best in the area, they say. He's looking forward to the forthcoming Easter Sports where he's the favorite for the five-mile race. Little does he know that before the starter's gun sounds, he'll be mixed up with a murder, some murky politics, suspicious betting, gentry of questionable morals, and some very persistent policemen. But there's always Miss Alma Gains to rely upon, a young lady of unquestionable intelligence and indomitable daring. She also wants to be a racer, despite being a woman, and Eppie doesn't see in the least why she shouldn't be. Unfortunately, that's not the opinion of most people.Can Eppie solve the murder and extricate himself and Alma from a perilous situation? He's a racer--he's not going to give up until the race is won--but there are dangerous forces ranged against him.</div>

Scorcher

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Southey, Roz

Mystery

Crowood Press

Music-Making in North-East England during the Eighteenth Century

The north-east of England in the eighteenth century was a region where many different kinds of musical activity thrived and where a wide range of documentation survives. Such activities included concert-giving, teaching, tuning and composition, as well as music in the theatre and in church. Dr Roz Southey examines the impulses behind such activities and the meanings that local people found inherent in them. It is evident that music could be perceived or utilized for extremely diverse purposes; as entertainment, as a learned art, as an aid to piety, as a profession, a social facilitator and a support to patriotism and nationalism. Musical societies were established throughout the century, and Southey illustrates the social make-up of the members, as well as the role of Gentlemen Amateurs in the organizing of concerts, and the connections with London and other centres. The book draws upon a rich selection of source material, including local newspapers, council and ecclesiastical records, private papers and diaries and accounts of local tradesman, as well as surviving examples of music composed in the area by Charles Avison, Thomas Ebdon and John Garth of Durham, amongst many others. Charles Avison's importance is focused upon particularly, and his Essay on Musical Expression is considered alongside other contemporary writings of lesser fame. Southey provides a fascinating insight into the type and social class of audiences and their influence on the repertoire performed. The book moves from a consideration of music being used as a 'fashion item', evidenced by the patronage of 'big name' soloists from London and abroad, to fiddlers, ballad singers, music at weddings, funerals, public celebrations, and music for marking the events of the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary Wars. It can be seen, therefore, that the north east was an area of important musical activity, and that the music was always interwoven into the political, economic, religious and commercial fabric of eighteenth-century life.

Arts & Photography

Music

Routledge

Charles Patterson, impoverished musician in 1730s Newcastle-upon-Tyne is accused of stealing a valuable book and a cherished violin. Then the apprentice he inherited from his flamboyant professional rival is found gruesomely murdered. As the death toll mounts Patterson starts to fear for his health and sanity -and it becomes clear to characters and readers alike that things are not quite as they seem. Colourful historical crime with an authentic background and unusual twist, from an expert historian/musicologist. ""An offbeat whodunit set in 18th-century Newcastle-upon-Tyne. . . Sure-handed use of period detail.""--Publishers Weekly. ""There is an element of the paranormal here that adds to the fun. Reader who like Deborah Grabien's ""Haunted Ballad"" series might like this unusual book.""--Library Journal. ""A masterpiece of period fiction that delights while it provides an intriguing puzzle that keeps the reader riveted until the end."" Early Music America

Broken Harmony

Crème de la Crime

Winter is not a good time for jobbing musicians in early 18th century Newcastle. The town has emptied for the season, and Charles Patterson, harpsichordist, concert arranger and tutor to the gentry, is down to his last few shillings. But Patterson has another talent: solving mysteries. When an unpopular organ builder thinks his life is in danger and a shop-boy dies in dubious circumstances, the offer of a substantial fee persuades him to seek answers to some difficult questions. Like, who stole the dancing-master's clothes? Why is a valuable organ up for raffle? And will Patterson escape whoever is trying to kill him? ""The book's major appeal. . . lies in realistic but wickedly pointed characterizations and the convincing evocation of the sounds and stink of a preindustrial city. Southey deserves an encore for this ingenious satire of a society as full as ours of nefarious predators-and for her bittersweet sympathy for the underdog."" Publishers Weekly Starred Review ""Rich in color and texture and written in a style that feels both modern and period-authentic."" Booklist Online ""Readers who enjoy paranormal mysteries full of historical detail, clear characterizations, and dangerous action will put this on their reserve lists."" Library Journal ""It is a rare treat to find a mystery novel so well grounded in music history and a page-turner in the bargain."" Early Music America

Chords and Discords

Charles Patterson is not happy. It's the hottest June for years; he's stuck in musical rehearsals with a family of Italians; some local ruffians are after his blood; and someone is trying to break into the house of Esther Jerdoun, the woman he loves. But when a murder is discovered he fears Esther may be next and his talent for crime solving comes in handy. ""Vibrant characters, reminiscent of those in Beverle Graves Myers's Tito Amato series, make this historical a rewarding read."" - Publishers Weekly ""The portrayal of life in 18th Century England fascinating."" - I Love a Mystery

Secret Lament

Musician-sleuth Charles Patterson is called to a suspected murder late one night - and is horrified to find he is acquainted with the victim, a young street-girl. But Patterson is already booked for a fashionable house party outside of town and where Patterson goes, trouble is never far behind. A chance meeting with an American at the house party raises new questions about the murder - then he is attacked twice for no apparent reason. Furthermore, his personal life, involving Esther Jerdoun, the wealthy woman he loves against all of society's conventions, is becoming more and more complicated. ""Southey impeccably evokes the period, and the latest twist in Charles's unlikely romance will leave readers eager for the next installment.""-Publishers Weekly ""A riveting tale of intrigue set in eighteenth century England, and a very highly recommended read.""-The Midwest Book Review ""The novel offers an agreeable mixture of historical drama and old-fashioned mystery. Southey creates a feeling of time and place that is vivid and realistic.""-David Pitt,Booklist ""The author does a good job in making the book accessible to readers unfamiliar with the eighteenth century.""--I Love a Mystery.

Sword and Song

Radgepacket Two takes over from where it's predecessor left off. We've got a tart with a heart in a satellite town, a chav girl up a mountain, an ageing rock star pretending to be gay and a hard case in a soft shirt celebrating his birthday, amongst others. These tales from the Inner Cities and many more are told in our usual style - brutal, uncompromising and explicit. If you like your fiction with happy endings, little kittens playing with string and no swearing then you won't like this! On the other hand, if you're brave enough to pick this up then you might just find it hard to put down......

Radgepacket - Volume Two

Literature & Fiction

King, Danny

Quigley, Sheila

Genre Fiction

Byker Books

The north-east of England in the eighteenth century was a region where many different kinds of musical activity thrived and where a wide range of documentation survives. Such activities included concert-giving, teaching, tuning and composition, as well as music in the theatre and in church. Dr Roz Southey examines the impulses behind such activities and the meanings that local people found inherent in them. It is evident that music could be perceived or utilized for extremely diverse purposes; as entertainment, as a learned art, as an aid to piety, as a profession, a social facilitator and a support to patriotism and nationalism. Musical societies were established throughout the century, and Southey illustrates the social make-up of the members, as well as the role of Gentlemen Amateurs in the organizing of concerts, and the connections with London and other centres. The book draws upon a rich selection of source material, including local newspapers, council and ecclesiastical records, private papers and diaries and accounts of local tradesman, as well as surviving examples of music composed in the area by Charles Avison, Thomas Ebdon and John Garth of Durham, amongst many others. Charles Avison's importance is focused upon particularly, and his Essay on Musical Expression is considered alongside other contemporary writings of lesser fame. Southey provides a fascinating insight into the type and social class of audiences and their influence on the repertoire performed. The book moves from a consideration of music being used as a 'fashion item', evidenced by the patronage of 'big name' soloists from London and abroad, to fiddlers, ballad singers, music at weddings, funerals, public celebrations, and music for marking the events of the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary Wars. It can be seen, therefore, that the north east was an area of important musical activity, and that the music was always interwoven into the political, economic, religious and commercial fabric of eighteenth-century life.

A Charles Patterson mystery - Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, 1736. A foggy September evening. When a child is ridden down and killed by an unknown horseman, musician sleuth Charles Patterson, the only witness close enough to see that the collision was no accident, vows to hunt down the rider. But there are distractions, including Richard Nightingale, a fashionable ‘ladder-dancer’, who arrives from London to cause havoc with the ladies. Then Nightingale himself is attacked, and Patterson realizes the situation is more complicated than he first thought . . .

Ladder Dancer (A Charles Patterson Mystery, 5)

Severn House

A Charles Patterson mystery - January, 1737. Snow blankets Newcastle Upon Tyne. With plans afoot to build new Assembly Rooms for concerts, musician sleuth Charles Patterson is more concerned with the murder of an entire family. It looks an open-and-shut case – the murderer was the fashionable Alice Gregson, who’d upset several neighbours with her snobbish London airs and graces. But where is she now? And why is her sister convinced of her innocence? Patterson must solve the case before the snow clears, allowing the murder to escape the town . . .

Airs and Graces (A Charles Patterson Mystery, 6)

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Scorcher

Music-Making in North-East England during the Eighteenth Century

Broken Harmony

Chords and Discords

Secret Lament

Sword and Song

Radgepacket - Volume Two

Music-Making in North-East England during the Eighteenth Century

Ladder Dancer (A Charles Patterson Mystery, 5)

Airs and Graces (A Charles Patterson Mystery, 6)