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|summary=In the summer of 1883, scientist and adventurer Landgon St. Ives is once more pitted against his nemesis, Dr. Ignacio Narbondo, in a race against time to save his young son.

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Unfortunately, fate has other plans for St Ives. The return of his nemesis, the infamous Dr. Ignacio Narbondo heralds a chain of events that culminates in his returning to London in search of his young son Eddie, who has been kidnapped by Narbondo. However, St. Ives is not the only Aylesford resident headed for London to track down this cold-hearted villain. An assortment of individuals, each wishing to see Narbondo dead, head separately to the city in the hope of retrieving the boy. Narbondo wants a fresh child’s skull for his latest nefarious project and Eddie, the son of his greatest enemy, seems the perfect victim. Will Eddie be found in time?

Despite the slightly disappointing ending, I found The Aylesford skull a thoroughly enjoyable and absorbing read. I understand that this book is part of a series, although it reads perfectly well as a standalone novel. I will be actively seeking out the prequels, as I am keen to read more about the wonderful adventures of the inimitable Langdon St. Ives.

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