"Excellent . Clare matches well-drawn characters, in particular the
charismatic lead, with a head-scratching puzzle and creepy
atmospherics. Imogen Robertson fans will be pleased" - Publishers
Weekly Starred Review In this gripping forensic mystery set in
Stuart England, Gabriel Taverner uncovers a series of shocking
secrets when he's summoned by his former naval captain to
investigate strange goings-on aboard his ship. October, 1604.
Former ship's surgeon turned country physician Gabriel Taverner is
surprised to receive an urgent summons from his old naval captain.
Now docked in Plymouth harbour, having recently returned from the
Caribbean, Captain Colt believes his ship is haunted by an evil
spirit, and has asked Gabriel to investigate. Dismissive of the
crew's wild talk of mysterious blue-skinned ghosts, Gabriel is
convinced there must be a rational explanation behind the mass
hallucinations. But matters take a disturbing turn when he and the
captain discover a body hidden behind one of the bulkheads. Calling
on the help of his old friend, Coroner Theophilus Davey, piece by
piece Gabriel uncovers a terrifying tale of treachery, dark magic,
unimaginable cruelty - and cold-blooded murder.
General
Imprint: |
Severn House Publishers
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
A Gabriel Taverner Mystery |
Release date: |
2020 |
Authors: |
Alys Clare
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Dimensions: |
222 x 145 x 24mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Paper over boards / With dust jacket
|
Pages: |
256 |
Edition: |
Main |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7278-9027-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Crime & mystery >
Historical mysteries
|
LSN: |
0-7278-9027-1 |
Barcode: |
9780727890276 |
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