Gallows Court

London, 1930. A spate of violent deaths – the details too foul to print – has horrified the capital and the smog-bound streets are deserted. But Rachel Savernake is on the killer's trail...

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 10 December 2020
Publisher: Head of Zeus

A True Master of British Crime Writing




Richard Osman's Savernake is a captivatingly enigmatic character.




The Washington Post praises it as a superb Golden Age mystery, filled with twists and accolades, including the Diamond Dagger 2020 award.




Set in 1930s London, the atmosphere is dark and foreboding, with a series of violent deaths haunting the city. It's a night that no woman should venture out on, but Rachel Savernake is not your ordinary woman.


To the embarrassment of Scotland Yard, she has solved the notorious Chorus Girl Murder, and now, alongside journalist Jacob Flint, she is on the trail of another killer.


Their pursuit of the truth will lead them into a labyrinth of deception and corruption, drawing them ever closer to the ancient place of execution: Gallows Court.


Reviews for Gallows Court are nothing short of exceptional.




Lee Child describes it as a pitch-perfect blend of Golden Age charm and sinister modern suspense, with a main character that is simply unforgettable.


The Financial Times praises Edwards' ability to combine a Golden Age setting with a pace that is incredibly relevant and up-to-date.


Every page is dripping with brilliant period authenticity, transporting readers back to the era.


Peter James praises it as a "ripping tale of retribution and rough justice," set against a finely realized 1930s London. It reads as if Ruth Rendell were channeling Edgar Wallace.


Mick Herron describes it as a thoroughly gripping read, liberally spiced with mystery, suspense, and action.


Fans of British crime fiction and historical mysteries are in for a treat with Gallows Court. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates well-crafted storytelling and intricate plotlines.


Prepare to be immersed in the dark and atmospheric world of 1930s London, where danger lurks around every corner, and the truth is waiting to be uncovered.

Weight: 294g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800241121
Edition number: Reissue