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OverviewWhen 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael JecksPublisher: Canongate Books Imprint: Severn House Edition: Main Volume: 3 Dimensions: Width: 14.50cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 22.20cm Weight: 0.385kg ISBN: 9781780291086ISBN 10: 1780291086 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 31 August 2018 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsJecks brings the seamy side of Tudor London to life through rich, atmospheric descriptions of its taverns, brothels, and streets * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> * Jecks brings the seamy side of Tudor London to life through rich, atmospheric descriptions of its taverns, brothels, and streets --Publishers Weekly Author InformationMichael Jecks is the author of more than thirty novels in the Knights Templar medieval mystery series. A former Chairman of the Crime Writers' Association, he lives with his wife, children and dogs in northern Dartmoor. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |