When Jack Blackjack disobeys the orders of his spymaster, he enters
dangerous waters in this lively Tudor mystery. London, 1555. Queen
Mary is newly married to Philip II of Spain - and not everyone is
happy about the alliance. The kingdom is divided between those
loyal to Catholic Mary and those who support her half-sister, Lady
Elizabeth. Former cutpurse turned paid assassin Jack Blackjack has
more immediate matters to worry about. Having been ordered to kill
a man, he determines to save him instead. But Jack defies his
spymaster at his peril . and even the best-laid plans can sometimes
go awry. When it appears that Jack has killed the wrong man, he
reluctantly finds himself drawn into affairs of state, making new
enemies wherever he turns. Can he survive long enough to put
matters right? This engaging Tudor mystery will appeal to fans of S
J PARRIS and RORY CLEMENTS.
General
Imprint: |
Severn House Publishers
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
A Bloody Mary Mystery |
Release date: |
August 2018 |
First published: |
2018 |
Authors: |
Michael Jecks
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Dimensions: |
222 x 145 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Paper over boards
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Pages: |
224 |
Edition: |
Main |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-78029-108-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Crime & mystery >
Historical mysteries
Promotions
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LSN: |
1-78029-108-6 |
Barcode: |
9781780291086 |
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