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In a flash Jim Stringer's thoughts go spinning back to a hot day at the end of August, when he attended a Wild West sideshow at the York Summer Gala with his boss, Superintendent Saul Weatherill, aka the Chief.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

On a chilly December evening in 1925, while walking to meet his wife at York railway station, Detective Inspector Jim Stringer finds himself face to face with a man pointing a revolver straight at him.
In a flash, Jim's thoughts go spinning back to a hot day at the end of August, when he attended a Wild West sideshow at the York Summer Gala with his boss, Superintendent Saul Weatherill, aka the Chief. He remembers the moody young sharpshooter who led the show, his strange Arizonian yet English accent, and above all, his deadeye skills.
Jim is soon drawn into a web of deception and murder, as he tries to uncover the truth behind the shooting of a young woman at the railway station. He soon discovers that the shooting is just the latest in a series of crimes that have been plaguing the city for months.
As Jim digs deeper into the case, he becomes increasingly aware of the danger that he and his family are in. He is also faced with a difficult decision - whether to continue with the investigation, which could put him in harm's way, or to turn his back on the case and protect his family.
Jim is a skilled investigator, and he uses all of his skills to try to solve the case. He is aided by his wife, Sarah, who is a journalist and is determined to help him uncover the truth.
As the investigation progresses, Jim becomes more and more convinced that the shooting is linked to a larger conspiracy. He discovers that the victim was working for a secret government agency, and that the shooting was part of a plot to cover up the agency's activities.
Jim and Sarah are soon in danger, as the conspirators become more and more desperate to keep their secrets hidden. They are chased by ruthless assassins, and they must use all of their skills to stay one step ahead of their enemies.
In the end, Jim and Sarah are able to uncover the truth about the shooting and the conspiracy. They are able to bring the conspirators to justice, and they are able to save their own lives.
The novel is a thrilling and suspenseful read, and it is filled with well-researched railway detail and killer lines. Without these elements, no Andrew Martin novel is complete.
The novel also explores the themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, as Jim and Sarah are forced to make difficult decisions that could have devastating consequences for their family.
Overall, "The Man Who Knew Too Much" is a classic Andrew Martin novel that is sure to thrill and entertain readers for years to come.

Weight: 266g
Dimension: 125 x 198 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472154842