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The Sunday Times bestseller from an electrifying new voice in epic fantasy - a masterfully woven tale of imperial intrigue, cutthroat competition, and one scholar's quest to uncover the truth.'IT'S THRILLING, ROMANTIC, OFTEN TRAGIC, AND ALWAYS FUNNY' ALIX E. HARROW'A MASTERCLASS IN CRAFT AND TENSION' V.L. BOVALINO 'FIENDISHLY CHARMING AND CLEVER' TASHA SURIWin the throne or destroy an empire. Either way, it begins with murder.After twenty-four years, the Emperor of Orrun's reign is at an end. In the dizzying heat of mid-summer, seven exceptional warriors, trained at rival monasteries, will compete to replace him.Then one of them is murdered.It falls to the brilliant but idiosyncratic scholar Neema Kraa to investigate. But as she hunts for a killer, darker forces are gathering . . .PRAISE FOR THE RAVEN SCHOLAR'The Raven Scholar is an intricately plotted historical mystery steeped in gothic charm and intellectual intrigue' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Truly one of the best epic fantasy books I've read in a long time' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I have NEVER rooted a romance more' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book is simply "Magnificent"' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Mature and sensible, but still idealistic, emotional, passion-driven [characters]' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

She might win the throne. She might destroy an empire. Either way, it begins with murder.After twenty-four years on the throne, it is time for Bersun the Brusque, emperor of Orrun, to bring his reign to an end. In the dizzying heat of mid-summer, seven contenders will compete to replace him.Trained at rival monasteries, each contender is inspired by a sacred animal - Fox, Raven, Tiger, Ox, Bear, Monkey, and Hound. An eighth - the Dragon proxy - will be revealed only once the trials have begun. Eight exceptional warriors, thinkers, strategists - the best of the best.Then one of them is murdered.It falls to the brilliant but idiosyncratic Neema Kraa to investigate. But as she hunts for a killer, darker forces are gathering.If Neema succeeds, she could win the throne - whether she wants it or not. But if she fails, she will sentence herself to death - and set in motion a sequence of events that could doom the empire . . .

The Sunday Times bestseller from an electrifying new voice in epic fantasy - a masterfully woven tale of imperial intrigue, cutthroat competition, and one scholar's quest to uncover the truth.'IT'S THRILLING, ROMANTIC, OFTEN TRAGIC, AND ALWAYS FUNNY' ALIX E. HARROW'SIMPLY GLORIOUS!' GEORGIA SUMMERS'FIENDISHLY CHARMING AND CLEVER' TASHA SURIShe might win the throne. She might destroy an empire. Either way, it begins with murder.After twenty-four years on the throne, it is time for Bersun the Brusque, emperor of Orrun, to bring his reign to an end. In the dizzying heat of mid-summer, seven contenders will compete to replace him.Trained at rival monasteries, each contender is inspired by a sacred animal - Fox, Raven, Tiger, Ox, Bear, Monkey, and Hound. An eighth - the Dragon proxy - will be revealed only once the trials have begun. Eight exceptional warriors, thinkers, strategists - the best of the best.Then one of them is murdered.It falls to the brilliant but idiosyncratic Neema Kraa to investigate. But as she hunts for a killer, darker forces are gathering.If Neema succeeds, she could win the throne - whether she wants it or not. But if she fails, she will sentence herself to death - and set in motion a sequence of events that could doom the empire . . .PRAISE FOR THE RAVEN SCHOLAR'The Raven Scholar is an intricately plotted historical mystery steeped in gothic charm and intellectual intrigue' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'It [The Raven Scholar] is truly one of the best epic fantasy books I've read in a long time' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I have NEVER rooted a romance more' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book is simply "Magnificent"' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Mature and sensible, but still idealistic, emotional, passion-driven [characters]' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

**Buy The Raven Scholar now - a masterfully woven tale of imperial intrigue from Sunday Times bestselling Antonia Hodgson**WINNER OF THE CWA HISTORICAL DAGGER AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE THEAKSTON OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR THE JOHN CREASEY CWA DAGGER FOR BEST DEBUT CRIME NOVEL'A splendid debut. . .this is a truly spellbinding tale' Guardian'Hodgson's utterly compelling debut is fiendishly plotted and dripping with atmosphere' Mark Billingham'A brilliant first novel. . .a blood-drenched investigation that twists and turns in the vortex of Georgian society' The Times'Historical fiction just doesn't get any better than this. Magnificent!' Jeffery Deaver London, 1727. Tom Hawkins is about to fall from his heaven of card games, brothels and coffee-houses into the hell of a debtors' prison.The Marshalsea is a savage world of its own, with simple rules:Those with family or friends who can lend them a little money may survive in relative comfort. Those with none will starve in squalor and disease. And those who try to escape will suffer a gruesome fate at the hands of the gaol's rutheless governor and his cronies.The trouble is, Tom Hawkins has never been good at following rules - even simple ones. And the recent murder of a debtor, Captain Roberts, has brought further terror to the gaol. While the Captain's beautiful widow cries for justice, the finger of suspicion points only one way: to the sly, enigmatic figure of Samuel Fleet. READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THIS MAGNIFICENT HISTORICAL MYSTERY'I read a lot of detective fiction. Hodsgon's debut is one of the best ever' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A devil of a good story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A rollicking good read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I haven't enjoyed a novel so much in a long, long time' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely breathtaking' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Superb from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

**Buy The Raven Scholar now - a masterfully woven tale of imperial intrigue from Sunday Times bestselling Antonia Hodgson**'A historical crime series that gets better with every book' Andrew Taylor 'Intelligent and engrossing read' Sunday Times'Historical fiction just doesn't get any better than this. Magnificent!' Jeffery Deaver 'A terrific swash-and-buckle story' Daily MailLondon, 1728. A young, well-dressed man is driven through streets of jeering onlookers to the gallows at Tyburn. They call him a murderer. But Tom Hawkins is innocent and somehow he has to prove it. It is, of course, all his own fault. He was happy settling down with Kitty Sparks. He should never have told the most dangerous criminal in London that he was bored and looking for adventure. He should never have offered to help, the king's mistress. And most of all, he should never have trusted the witty, calculating Queen Caroline. She has promised him a royal pardon if he holds his tongue but then again, there is nothing more silent than a hanged man. . .From the gilded cage of the Court to the wicked freedoms of the slums, it reveals a world both seductive and deadly. And it continues the rake's progress of Tom Hawkins - assuming he can find a way to survive the noose...READERS ADORE THE THOMAS HAWKINS SERIES'I read a lot of detective fiction. Hodsgon's debut is one of the best ever' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A devil of a good story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A rollicking good read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I haven't enjoyed a novel so much in a long, long time' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely breathtaking' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Superb from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

**Buy The Raven Scholar now - a masterfully woven tale of imperial intrigue from Sunday Times bestselling Antonia Hodgson**'In a tale that more than matches its predecessors for pace and atmosphere, Hawkins is forced into confrontation with a psychopathic killer. . .hugely enjoyable' Sunday Times'Hodgson has a knack for convincing dialogue that crackles with period cadence and flavour' Daily Mail'Something new in the world of historical crime fiction, with mesmerising detail and atmosphere' Financial Times'You will burn.'Late spring, 1728. Fresh from his escape from the gallows, Thomas Hawkins has arrived in Yorkshire with his ward, Sam Fleet. But death still has a hand upon his shoulder, even in such idyllic surroundings.John Aislabie, Tom's reluctant host, is being tormented by anonymous letters threatening murder. A disgraced politician, Aislabie certainly has plenty of enemies. But, trapped in a house haunted by old tragedies, Tom begins to suspect that the danger lies much closer to home. Someone is playing a subtle and deadly game of revenge, years in the planning. And now Tom is standing in their way. . . READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH ANTONIA HODGSON'S INCREDIBLE SERIES'The best Tom Hawkins so far!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A devil of a good story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A rollicking yarn' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A third fantastic book set in Georgian England' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely breathtaking' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Superb from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

**Buy The Raven Scholar now - a masterfully woven tale of imperial intrigue from Sunday Times bestselling Antonia Hodgson**'A triumph . . . leaves the reader hungry for more' Andrew Taylor'One of the best crime series out there . . . a dark and addictive story of slavery and long-hidden secrets' i-News'The wonderful Thomas Hawkins crime novels . . . [Fans] are in for a treat - gripping' The Times'Beautifully written and packed with atmosphere, wit, and historical details. I didn't want it to end' Daily Mirror'Antonia Hodgson is right up in the first division of historical crime' Amanda CraigAutumn, 1728.Life is good for Thomas Hawkins and Kitty Sparks in their home above the Cocked Pistol, Kitty's wickedly disreputable bookshop. But when Tom is attacked by a street gang, he discovers there's a price on his head.Who wants him dead - and why?For Tom and Kitty, the answer is only the beginning of the nightmare. Powerful, deeply immersive, The Silver Collar is both a celebration of love and friendship, and a terrifying exploration of evil. READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THIS MAGNIFICENT HISTORICAL MYSTERY'Outstanding, a brilliant 18th Century romp' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Effortlessly skilful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A fabulous step forward' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautifully written novel' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another riveting epic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Sincerely, one of the best series I've ever read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Impeccably researched and astonishingly atmospheric," this historic thriller set Georgian London "is a truly spellbinding tale" (The Guardian).London, 1727. A historical crime novel of "scenic intrigue" (Vogue) starring Thomas Hawkins, a rakish scoundrel with a heart of gold. Tom Hawkins refuses to follow in his father''s footsteps and become a country parson. His preference is for wine, women, and cards. But there''s honor there too, and Tom won''t pull family strings to get himself out of debt—not even when faced with London''s notorious debtors'' prison. The Marshalsea Gaol is a world of its own, with simple rules: Those with family or friends who can lend them a little money may survive in relative comfort. Those with none will starve in squalor and disease. And those who try to escape will suffer a gruesome fate at the hands of its ruthless governor and his cronies. The trouble is that Tom has never been good at following rules, even simple ones. And the recent grisly murder of a debtor, Captain Roberts, has brought further terror to the gaol. While the captain''s beautiful widow cries for justice, the finger of suspicion points only one way: to the sly, enigmatic figure of Samuel Fleet. Some call Fleet a devil, a man to avoid at all costs. But Tom Hawkins is sharing his cell. Soon Tom''s choice is clear: get to the truth of the murder—or be the next to die."A riveting, fast-paced story . . . Magnificent." —Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author of The Watchmaker''s Hand"[Hodson] conjures up scenes of Dickensian squalor and marries them to a crackerjack plot, in her impressive first novel." —Publishers Weekly, starred Review "The irrepressibly roguish Tom makes a winning hero." —Booklist

A triumph, a fine addition to a historical crime series that gets better with every book. Antonia Hodgson gives us dark melodrama with wit, and a driving narrative with impeccable research . . . it leaves the reader hungry for more - Andrew TaylorThe next rip-roaring thriller from Antonia Hodgson, featuring Thomas HawkinsAutumn, 1728. Life is good for Thomas Hawkins and Kitty Sparks. The Cocked Pistol, Kitty's wickedly disreputable bookshop, is a roaring success. Tom's celebrity as 'Half-Hanged Hawkins', the man who survived the gallows, is also proving useful. Their happiness proves short-lived. When Tom is set upon by a street gang, he discovers there's a price on his head. Who on earth could want him dead - and why? With the help of his ward, Sam Fleet, and Sam's underworld connections, Tom's investigation leads to a fine house in Jermyn Street, the elegant, enigmatic Lady Vanhook and an escaped slave by the name of Jeremiah Patience.But for Tom and Kitty, discovering the truth is only the beginning of the nightmare. A powerful, deeply immersive thriller, The Silver Collar is both a celebration of love and friendship, and a terrifying exploration of evil. 'Hodgson once again shows what a skilful writer of historical thrillers she is' The Sunday TimesPraise for Antonia Hodgson'In a tale that more than matches its predecessors for pace and atmosphere, Hawkins is forced into confrontation with a psychopathic killer . . . hugely enjoyable' - The Sunday Times'One of the most impressive practitioners of the historical crime genre' - Independent

Nicht nur die Straßen Londons sind tödlich: Schmutzige Intrigen, das brutalste Gefängnis der Stadt und mittendrin der charmante Tom Hawkins, der einem Mord auf die Spur kommt. Der Auftakt zu einer spannenden und historisch authentischen Thriller-Reihe!London, 1727: Tom Hawkins will lieber verdammt sein, als Landpfarrer zu werden wie sein Vater. Er liebt die Frauen, das Bier und das Glücksspiel – und landet eines Nachts im berüchtigten Londoner Schuldgefängnis »The Marshalsea«. Schnell erkennt Tom, dass in diesem "Teufelsloch" nur überlebt, wer sich nützlich machen kann: Er verdingt sich als Ermittler in einem hinterlistigen Gefängnismord – eine Idee, an der sein düsterer Zellengenosse Fleet sogleich Gefallen findet. Doch Tom ist auf der Hut, gilt Fleet doch selbst bei den abgebrühtesten Bütteln des Marshalsea als Ausgeburt der Hölle…»Ein historischer Thriller, der besser nicht sein könnte – großartig!« Jeffery Deaver»So gut, dass man sich fragt, ob die Autorin selbst im "Marshalsea« gesessen hat – das wird ein Renner!« Historical Novel Society»Wirklich etwas ganz Neues auf dem Feld historischer Thriller!« Daily Express»Ein brillantes Debüt, das den Gestank und die brodelnde Atmosphäre des Gefängnisses meisterhaft einfängt.« The Times»Hodgson macht die Verzweiflung im »Marshalsea« körperlich spürbar und streut geschickt Hinweise auf die Lösung des Rätsels.« PW Starred ReviewAlle Bände der "Tom-Hawkins"-Reihe der britische Erfolgsautorin Antonia Hodgson:Band 1 - "Das Teufelsloch"Band 2 - "Der Galgenvogel"Band 3 - "Das Sündenhaus"

Tom Hawkins ermittelt wieder: Nach "Das Teufelsloch" begeistert die britische Erfolgsautorin Antonia Hodgson mit ihrem neuen historischen Thriller "Der Galgenvogel".London, Frühjahr 1728: Der schwefelgelb flackernde Schein rußiger Öllampen, Übelkeit erregender Gestank frisch geleerter Nachttöpfe im Rinnstein, und in den schmalen Gassen das Zischen und Fauchen schwarzer Ratten …Durch diese Straßen wird ein gut gekleideter junger Mann zum Galgen nach Tyburn geschleppt. Die Menge am Straßenrand nennt ihn einen Mörder. Er versucht ruhig zu bleiben. Sein Name ist Tom Hawkins, und er ist unschuldig. Irgendwie muss er es schaffen, das zu beweisen, bevor der Strick sich um seinen Hals legt.Natürlich ist alles seine eigene Schuld. Das Leben war gut, nachdem er dem Schuldgefängnis "The Marshalsea" entronnen war. Er hätte dem gefährlichsten Kriminellen Londons ja nicht erzählen müssen, dass er "auf Abenteuer aus" sei. Er hätte niemals der Mätresse von King George Hilfe anbieten dürfen. Und vor allem hätte er nie der scharfsinnigen und berechnenden Queen Caroline trauen sollen. Sie versprach ihm für sein Schweigen einen königlichen Straferlass – doch letztlich schweigt niemand besser als ein Toter …»Tempo und Plot lassen niemals nach, und die historischen Einblicke sind geradezu eine Offenbarung.« Daily Mail»Hier wird Geschichte zu stinkendem, prallem Leben.« Sunday ExpressAlle Bände der "Tom-Hawkins"-Reihe der britische Erfolgsautorin Antonia Hodgson:Band 1 - "Das Teufelsloch"Band 2 - "Der Galgenvogel"Band 3 - "Das Sündenhaus"

Mörderische Rache in Fountains Abbey - Antonia Hodgson setzt ihre preisgekrönte historische Thriller-Serie um den Ermittler Tom Hawkins ("Das Teufelsloch", "Der Galgenvogel") fulminant fort.London, Spätfrühjahr 1728. Auf eine "Bitte" von Englands Königin Queen Caroline reist Tom Hawkins, mit allen Wassern gewaschener Gentleman, zum Herrenhaus von John Aislabie in Yorkshire. Doch die ländliche Idylle entpuppt sich für Tom schnell als Hexenkessel: Die Queen wird von Aislabie erpresst, denn der ehemalige Schatzkanzler war mitverantwortlich für die "Südseeblase", den größten Finanzskandal des 18. Jahrhunderts. Aislabie wiederum erhält seit einiger Zeit zunehmend blutigere Drohbriefe. Ehe Tom es sich versieht, gerät er zwischen alle Fronten und mitten hinein in einen mörderischen Racheplan.Britischer (Galgen-)Humor, Tempo und authentische Einblicke in die Intrigen des 18. Jahrhunderts - das ist Antonia Hodgson!»Inspiriert von realen Ereignissen, Menschen und Schauplätzen, knisternd vor Spannung – und mittendrin das attraktivste Schlitzohr der historischen Krimiliteratur.« Daily ExpressAlle Bände der "Tom-Hawkins"-Reihe der britische Erfolgsautorin Antonia Hodgson:Band 1 - "Das Teufelsloch"Band 2 - "Der Galgenvogel"Band 3 - "Das Sündenhaus"