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Five characters from the Clearwater, Larkspur and Delamere Mysteries find themselves taking the train to Cornwall for the 1892 Larkspur Hall Christmas Eve ball. To pass the time, they each tell a story from their past.
Sitting in their carriage is a stranger who listens to their stories of detection, mystery and prophesy, and recognises some of the people involved. As they near their destination, the stranger realises he is more involved with his fellow passengers than they know, but who is he? Where is he going, and why?
1892 can be read as a short, standalone novella, and there’s no need to have read the Clearwater, Larkspur or Delamere series to enjoy the story. However, you might gain more from reading 1892 if you already know the characters and their histories.
Sitting in their carriage is a stranger who listens to their stories of detection, mystery and prophesy, and recognises some of the people involved. As they near their destination, the stranger realises he is more involved with his fellow passengers than they know, but who is he? Where is he going, and why?
1892 can be read as a short, standalone novella, and there’s no need to have read the Clearwater, Larkspur or Delamere series to enjoy the story. However, you might gain more from reading 1892 if you already know the characters and their histories.
- GenresHistorical
166 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 10, 2023
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About the author
Jackson Marsh
43 books81 followersJackson Marsh is a British born author of novels and screenplays. He has won awards for his gay erotic writing and currently writes for several adult websites. In 2007, Jackson won an EGPA for his writing and in 2017 won awards for his screenplay writing. He is married and lives in Greece.
You can reach Jackson at his website jacksonmarsh.com
You can reach Jackson at his website jacksonmarsh.com
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March 4, 2024
Some Christmas morsels designed to whet your appetite
Jackson Marsh is one of our greatest authors who deserves so much more praise and accolades for his work than he currently receives. There, I've said it! And I've probably set the bar very high for this collection of short stories. But it needed to be said and when you read these stories you'll start to see why. That is, if you're new to Jackson Marsh. If you have read any of his other works, then I'm preaching to the converted. If you haven't though then this is a taster of what is to come when you jump into any of his full length novels. Particularly if you start with the Clearwater mysteries and see him create the world from which the rest of his creative genius flows.
He is an author who, with a few brush strokes of his quill, will create the most real characters that leap from the page and set up permanent residence in your head. They will engage you, scare you, make you laugh and make you cry. They will shine a light on the world that existed 200 years ago while making it feel contemporary and real. They will guide you through some of the best mysteries being written today and put you at the heart of breath taking adventure. Just ask me to name any characters by others authors that I've read recently and I will struggle. Ask me to name any from Jackson Marsh and I'll name enough to fill a book. In fact I'd struggle to know when to stop. This collection of short stories, cleverly bound together into a novella about a train journey, takes 5 characters from his various series and gives you a glimpse into other aspects of their lives not touched on in the full length novels. And although the book blurb says you don't need to have read any of his previous work I'm telling you now just to stop, and go and pick up the first book in any of his Clearwater, Larkspur or Delamere series and let yourself be fully consumed by the world he's created. You won't be disappointed. But if you're more in the mood for a canapé than the banquet Jackson Marsh normally serves, then 1892 is the perfect taster... albeit not nearly as satisfying.
This book contains a mixture of different types of stories. We have the origins story, the amateur detective story, an insight into the nature of war as told in folk songs, and an hilarious romp through the gutters of London with one of the best characters Jackson Marsh has even written. So these are not your usual subjects to build an anthology of short stories on, but they do speak to the imagination of Jackson Marsh and touch on the wide range of material he includes in his full length novels. For me though a couple of them missed the original voice as heard in the full length novels, as some of the short stories had their narrative told from the voice of the eavesdropping priest or the train steward. So sadly we never got to properly hear Fecker's voice in his story, which as any fan of the Clearwater books will attest to, is always a scene stealer when it makes an appearance on the page. But that said it was a delight to hear Will's younger 12 year old voice tell his story as he recalled some of the banter he had with the magistrates during his first childhood court appearance. It just made you love this character even more. And so to not have read any of Jackson Marsh's earlier novels does diminish the impact these short stories have as you don't have that close connection with the characters that would make you appreciate their stories all the more. The priest's story is so much more emotional if you already know Silas' own back story. But, if you only have a few hours in your day to read something, then this collection of short stories gives you a wonderful taste of what this great author is capable of. Just know, that the novels take these characters, and their adventures, up quite a few notches and give you a reading experience that these short stories merely hint at.
I loved this collection and look forward to hearing more short stories as promised by the author. But what I look forward to more is another one of his great adventures that's bound to satisfy the hungry appetite these mere morsels have whetted. Delamere Files Book 3 next, isn't it? I can't wait.
4.5 Stars
Jackson Marsh is one of our greatest authors who deserves so much more praise and accolades for his work than he currently receives. There, I've said it! And I've probably set the bar very high for this collection of short stories. But it needed to be said and when you read these stories you'll start to see why. That is, if you're new to Jackson Marsh. If you have read any of his other works, then I'm preaching to the converted. If you haven't though then this is a taster of what is to come when you jump into any of his full length novels. Particularly if you start with the Clearwater mysteries and see him create the world from which the rest of his creative genius flows.
He is an author who, with a few brush strokes of his quill, will create the most real characters that leap from the page and set up permanent residence in your head. They will engage you, scare you, make you laugh and make you cry. They will shine a light on the world that existed 200 years ago while making it feel contemporary and real. They will guide you through some of the best mysteries being written today and put you at the heart of breath taking adventure. Just ask me to name any characters by others authors that I've read recently and I will struggle. Ask me to name any from Jackson Marsh and I'll name enough to fill a book. In fact I'd struggle to know when to stop. This collection of short stories, cleverly bound together into a novella about a train journey, takes 5 characters from his various series and gives you a glimpse into other aspects of their lives not touched on in the full length novels. And although the book blurb says you don't need to have read any of his previous work I'm telling you now just to stop, and go and pick up the first book in any of his Clearwater, Larkspur or Delamere series and let yourself be fully consumed by the world he's created. You won't be disappointed. But if you're more in the mood for a canapé than the banquet Jackson Marsh normally serves, then 1892 is the perfect taster... albeit not nearly as satisfying.
This book contains a mixture of different types of stories. We have the origins story, the amateur detective story, an insight into the nature of war as told in folk songs, and an hilarious romp through the gutters of London with one of the best characters Jackson Marsh has even written. So these are not your usual subjects to build an anthology of short stories on, but they do speak to the imagination of Jackson Marsh and touch on the wide range of material he includes in his full length novels. For me though a couple of them missed the original voice as heard in the full length novels, as some of the short stories had their narrative told from the voice of the eavesdropping priest or the train steward. So sadly we never got to properly hear Fecker's voice in his story, which as any fan of the Clearwater books will attest to, is always a scene stealer when it makes an appearance on the page. But that said it was a delight to hear Will's younger 12 year old voice tell his story as he recalled some of the banter he had with the magistrates during his first childhood court appearance. It just made you love this character even more. And so to not have read any of Jackson Marsh's earlier novels does diminish the impact these short stories have as you don't have that close connection with the characters that would make you appreciate their stories all the more. The priest's story is so much more emotional if you already know Silas' own back story. But, if you only have a few hours in your day to read something, then this collection of short stories gives you a wonderful taste of what this great author is capable of. Just know, that the novels take these characters, and their adventures, up quite a few notches and give you a reading experience that these short stories merely hint at.
I loved this collection and look forward to hearing more short stories as promised by the author. But what I look forward to more is another one of his great adventures that's bound to satisfy the hungry appetite these mere morsels have whetted. Delamere Files Book 3 next, isn't it? I can't wait.
4.5 Stars
December 12, 2023
A wonderful Christmas gift!
Jackson Marsh has gifted his readers another treasure from his Clearwater Tales.
On a train bound for the Christmas Eve festivities at Larkspur Hall, a Baron, housekeeper, detective, antiquarian and a professor, relate to each other tales from their past.
A priest is also in attendance but not for the same reason. He is made welcome to their first class coach, and becomes privy to their personal stories.
Each story gives us a closer look into the background of the characters we have come to know through the previous stories associated with the Clearwater Mysteries.
I especially enjoyed the Professor’s tale as his background was not divulged when we met him during the Larkspur Mystery series.
I thoroughly enjoyed the tales and especially the final “priest’s” tale, which left me with a lump in my throat.
I am so glad I discovered Jackson Marsh’s books. His story telling is expertly detailed that keeps you interested and wanting more, and he has a great sense of humor that he instills into his characters.
1892 (The Clearwater Tales) is a must read, and I strongly urge familiarizing yourself with Jackson Marsh’s other books.
I can’t think of a better gift than this!
Jackson Marsh has gifted his readers another treasure from his Clearwater Tales.
On a train bound for the Christmas Eve festivities at Larkspur Hall, a Baron, housekeeper, detective, antiquarian and a professor, relate to each other tales from their past.
A priest is also in attendance but not for the same reason. He is made welcome to their first class coach, and becomes privy to their personal stories.
Each story gives us a closer look into the background of the characters we have come to know through the previous stories associated with the Clearwater Mysteries.
I especially enjoyed the Professor’s tale as his background was not divulged when we met him during the Larkspur Mystery series.
I thoroughly enjoyed the tales and especially the final “priest’s” tale, which left me with a lump in my throat.
I am so glad I discovered Jackson Marsh’s books. His story telling is expertly detailed that keeps you interested and wanting more, and he has a great sense of humor that he instills into his characters.
1892 (The Clearwater Tales) is a must read, and I strongly urge familiarizing yourself with Jackson Marsh’s other books.
I can’t think of a better gift than this!
December 20, 2023
I read 1892 this morning and it was an excellent way to pass a wet and windy few hours. You don’t have to have the Clearwater and the Larkspur books previously but it does help.
1892 consists of a number of short stories which are being told by a group as they travel in first class on a train. Five of the travellers are known to each other but the sixth passenger is a stranger - supposedly. I liked all the stories told but I particularly liked the housekeeper and her story.
I really enjoyed this book and have no problem in recommending it to people who love mysteries and historical stories.
1892 consists of a number of short stories which are being told by a group as they travel in first class on a train. Five of the travellers are known to each other but the sixth passenger is a stranger - supposedly. I liked all the stories told but I particularly liked the housekeeper and her story.
I really enjoyed this book and have no problem in recommending it to people who love mysteries and historical stories.
April 7, 2024
Rather magnificent.
July 29, 2025
absolutely loved this story!!
Read, read, read. If you enjoyed the previous 2 series. This will tie up a few question, for sure. Brought many tears to my eyes!!
Read, read, read. If you enjoyed the previous 2 series. This will tie up a few question, for sure. Brought many tears to my eyes!!
April 29, 2025
Read this a while ago - a definite for fans of the series
Fills in some gaps as the why and how people are at Clearwater
Fills in some gaps as the why and how people are at Clearwater
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