Blind Justice

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Home > Books > Historical Mysteries > Bruce Alexander

Blind Justice

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Sir John Fielding was a legendary eighteenth-century British jurist who, despite his blindness, helped create London's first police force, the Bow Street Runners. Perhaps it was only a matter of time before someone discovered this fascinating character and built a series of mystery novels around him; if so, we can be very glad that the someone turned out to be Alexander. Let's hope this terrific debut is only the beginning of a long and successful series about Fielding and his young assistant (and our intrepid narrator), the orphan Jeremy Proctor. The plot centers on the apparent suicide of Lord Richard Goodhope, philanderer, gambler, and former friend of His Majesty King George III. Along the way, we meet such notables as Dr. Samuel Johnson, the rather obnoxious James Boswell, and noted actor David Garrick. The mystery element is not overly complicated, but the novel offers much to treasure: wonderful use of language, a rich cast of characters, and an intoxicating evocation of time and place. Expect the pseudonymous Alexander to attract a wide following in public libraries. George Needham-This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.