even when the naked corpse of an immigrant bearing the notice "Let Authority beware" is found hanging in Victoria Park. Leave it to Gilbert to keep readers hooked while making his tale reverberate with all kinds of historical chords, including the invention of dynamite and the beginning of the modern intelligence agency. From Booklist: As usual in Gilbert's always entertaining period mysteries, the atmosphere is palpable, the protagonist is admirable if just a bit naive, and the plot moves quickly and logically. Toss in a bit of sly humor, and one has a thoroughly enjoyable, intelligent crime novel. The conclusion lends itself to the hope of further Luke Pagan adventures. Wes Lukowsky Notes External links 1995 British novels Historical mystery novels Novels set in the 1900s Novels by Michael Gilbert Hodder & Stoughton books