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Overview1603. Former ship's surgeon Gabriel Taverner is attempting to re-establish himself as a country physician in rural Devon. But it's not easy to gain the locals' trust, and a series of disturbing incidents, increasing in menace and intensity, convinces him that at least one person does not welcome his presence. Called out to examine a partially decomposed body found beside the river, Gabriel discovers that he has a personal connection to the dead man. Teaming up with Coroner Theophilus Davey to find out how the man died, Gabriel uncovers some darker aspects of the lucrative silk trade which operates from nearby Plymouth. The more he finds out, the more frighteningly apparent it becomes that the people closest to him have been keeping dangerous secrets. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alys ClarePublisher: Canongate Books Imprint: Severn House Edition: Main Volume: 1 Dimensions: Width: 13.90cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.50cm Weight: 0.341kg ISBN: 9781847517586ISBN 10: 1847517587 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 29 December 2017 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback 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 ContentsReviewsClare vividly evokes 17th-century Devon. Characters who are complex individuals complement the well-paced and pleasantly twisty plot --Publishers Weekly Clare has carefully researched the period she is writing about and offers authentic, engaging historical detail, but her real gift is as a superb storyteller whose clever, twisty plots; believable characters; and skillful writing will engross the reader from first page to last --Booklist Starred Review Clare has carefully researched the period she is writing about and offers authentic, engaging historical detail, but her real gift is as a superb storyteller whose clever, twisty plots; believable characters; and skillful writing will engross the reader from first page to last --Booklist Starred Review Clare vividly evokes 17th-century Devon. Characters who are complex individuals complement the well-paced and pleasantly twisty plot --Publishers Weekly Author InformationAlys Clare lives in the English countryside, where her novels are set. She went to school in Tonbridge and later studied archaeology at the University of Kent. She is the author of the Aelf Fen and Hawkenlye series of medieval mysteries. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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