# The Locket

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- Book: [The Locket](https://www.bookquiver.com/jessica-blair/the-locket) ([The Locket.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/jessica-blair/the-locket.md))
- Authors: [Jessica Blair](https://www.bookquiver.com/jessica-blair)
- Publisher: piatkus
- ISBN: 978-07-5154-556-2
- Pages: 1
- Published: 2011-04-07
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

When Emily Thornton discovers a will linked with the murder of a sea captain in Hull in the 1860's, she is determined to discover what happened - but a vital witness is missing. So, Emily enlists the help of Thomas Laycock, a young man who has come to Hull to open his own detective agency. As the pair travel to Middlesborough and Whitby, the investigation unfolds, and their attention is brought to a locket worn by a mysterious young woman. Emily and Thomas are convinced that this is a crucial link in the case. Can they unravel the meaning behind this unusual locket? And escape the danger following them every step of the way . . .