Cabinet of Curious Cases
by Tony Bennett
đź“š Step into the Shadows of History with "Cabinet of Curious Cases"
🕵️‍♂️ Murder. Mystery. Steam. Justice.
A gripping collection of historical crime stories where fact and fiction blur along the railway lines of Victorian and wartime Britain. From locked-room murders aboard steam trains to wartime secrets buried beneath city tunnels, this atmospheric anthology sheds light on forgotten railway crimes through the eyes of pioneering detectives and haunted witnesses.
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🔍 Inside the Cabinet:
• Murder on the Darlington Line — A locked carriage. A dead industrialist. The 1827 first railway murder was solved not by a magistrate, but by a railway constable.
• Echoes of Balaclava — A Crimean War survivor-turned-inspector uncovers old ghosts and new betrayals on England’s railways.
• Phantom of the Rails — Ghosts stir in Victorian tunnels, where a Liverpool officer tracks a deadly presence from the Isle of Man to London.
• Death in the Dugout — A military mystery erupts at a rural station with ties to Whitehall, sabotage, and secrets buried in the viaducts.
• The Final Watch — During the 1942 Baedeker Raid on York, a constable faces bombs, betrayal, and a file that history forgot.
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🎩 Why You’ll Love It:
• Perfect for fans of historical detective fiction, railway enthusiasts, and those who love stories with rich period detail and real historical figures.
• Features imagined cases woven with authentic British transport history, including early railway policing, canal rivalries, and the Crimean War.
• Illustrated inserts, character sketches, and maps enhance immersion in the stories.
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🛤️ The Verdict is In:
“Cabinet of Curious Cases” is more than a mystery anthology — it’s a tribute to the unsung investigators of the steam age. Every case is a window into an era when railways redefined progress… and justice had to keep pace.
Please note this book when printed is in its initially planned size of 8.5in x 11in (21.59 x 27.94 cm)
Grandfather, Father, Writer, Professional Trainer & Consultant
Tony Bennett is a seasoned digital investigator and former detective with the British Transport Police, where he spent over two decades serving in frontline intelligence, incident response, and digital forensics roles. With a career that began during the formative years of Computer Crime and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), Tony has built a reputation as a meticulous and ethical investigator with a deep passion for digital research. Since retiring from the police, Tony has continued to work as an independent OSINT trainer and cybercrime consultant, providing expert support to clients across the UK and internationally. His professional website is: www.opsimathy.co.uk Through his writing and training, Tony empowers professionals to conduct online investigations that are safe, legal, and effective. He is also a keen historian and a dedicated volunteer with the British Transport Police History Group: www.btphg.org.uk Outside his investigative work, Tony shares a love of healing and energy work with his wife, Michelle, who is a Reiki Master and teacher of alternative therapies.
by Tony Bennett MSc
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