Rumsey Bucke came to life in Geoff Brookes first fictional novel In Knives We Trust. www.welshcountry.co.uk/geoff-brookes-in-knives-we-trust/
Inspector Rumsey Bucke, is introduced as a still-grieving widower working in and around the less desirable parts of Swansea town around the 1880’s.
Since this first novel Rumsey Bucke has led a life that is remarkable but always interesting and leaving the reader page turning to find out what happens next.
Geoff Brookes’s latest novel, Patagonia Jacks, again follows Inspector Rumsey Bucke in an epic story of love, loss and betrayal.
It is October 1882, and a much-anticipated Royal visit will, for a day, put Swansea at the heart of the Empire. It will also become Inspector Rumsey Bucke’s greatest challenge.
How can he protect the Prince of Wales when the town itself is not safe, when the shadow of revenge hangs over Swansea like a cloud? A haunting murder has suddenly been revived after almost fifty years, and the dark and twisted streets are once more full of old cruelties and secrets. No one can escape from their past; there is always a price to be paid.
But who will pay it?
The angry gravestone of Eleanor Williams has always promised justice. Vengeance is mine. I will repay, says the Lord. But it has been a long wait and what if He doesn’t repay? What then?
Wherever Rumsey Bucke turns, there is treachery and betrayal. Soon, his sense of loyalty will place both himself and Constance in terrible danger, for they will be required to risk everything for duty.
Patagonia Jacks is available from www.geoffbrookes.co.uk/patagonia-jacks/
The Rumsey Bucke Series so far are:
1. In Knives We Trust – in June 1880
2. Our Lady of Mumbles – in November 1880
3. The Swansea Camel (novella) – Christmas Eve 1880
4. A Swansea Child – in February 1881
5. Patagonia Jacks – in October 1882
All available from www.geoffbrookes.co.uk
