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The compelling, taut and suspenseful conclusion to The Last Hours As the year 1349 approaches, the Black Death continues its devastating course across England. In Dorseteshire, the quarantined people of Develish question whether they are the only survivors. Guided by their beloved young mistress, Lady Anne, they wait, knowing that when their dwindling stores are finally gone they will have no choice but to leave. But where will they find safety in the desolate wasteland outside? One man has the courage to find out. Thaddeus Thurkell, a freethinking, educated serf, strikes out in search of supplies and news. A compelling leader, he and his companions quickly throw off the shackles of serfdom and set their minds to ensuring Develish's future--and freedom for its people. But what use is freedom that cannot be gained lawfully? When Lady Anne and Thaddeus conceive an audacious plan to secure her people's independence, neither foresees the life-threatening struggle over power, money and religion that follows ...

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"""Deeply researched and engrossing, this masterful series opener leaves readers hanging...so they'll eagerly await the sequel."" -- ""Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on The Last Hours"" ""Haunting...Walters nails a perfect blend of psychological suspense and social commentary that resonates long after the book is over."" -- ""Publishers Weekly on The Last Hours"" ""This stunning sequel to The Last Hours presents a striking portrait of an almost post-apocalyptic medieval world in which rich and poor must re-evaluate their relationship to one another--and to a God many fear has abandoned them."" -- ""Sunday Express"" ""Walters' transition away from crime is complete, bringing her a wealth of new fans."" -- ""Herald Sun"""

Haunting...Walters nails a perfect blend of psychological suspense and social commentary that resonates long after the book is over. -- Publishers Weekly on The Last Hours Deeply researched and engrossing, this masterful series opener leaves readers hanging...so they'll eagerly await the sequel. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on The Last Hours Walters' transition away from crime is complete, bringing her a wealth of new fans. -- Herald Sun This stunning sequel to The Last Hours presents a striking portrait of an almost post-apocalyptic medieval world in which rich and poor must re-evaluate their relationship to one another--and to a God many fear has abandoned them. -- Sunday Express

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Minette Walters is an internationally bestselling author with more than twenty-five million copies of her books sold worldwide. Her suspense has won the Edgar Allan Poe Award for best American crime novel of the year, the CWA John Creasey Dagger for best British debut crime novel and two CWA Gold Daggers for best British crime novel of the year. She lives in Dorset with her husband and two children. The Turn of Midnight is the sequel to her first historical novel, The Last Hours.

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