The Jackdaw Mysteries – serie

'MY FAVOURITE HISTORICAL CRIME SERIES' S. G. MACLEAN'A RATTLING GOOD READ' WILLIAM RYAN----------------------------------Treason sleeps for no man...London, 1591. Nicholas Shelby, physician and reluctant spy, returns to his old haunts on London's lawless Bankside. But, when spymaster Robert Cecil asks him to investigate the dubious practices of a mysterious doctor from Switzerland, Nicholas is soon embroiled in a conspiracy that threatens not just the life of an innocent young patient, but the overthrow of Queen Elizabeth herself.With fellow healer and mistress of the Jackdaw tavern, Bianca Merton, again at his side, Nicholas is drawn into a sinister world of zealots, charlatans and dangerous fanatics...Praise for S. W. Perry's Jackdaw Mysteries'S. W. Perry is one of the best' The Times'Historical fiction at its most sumptuous' Rory ClementsREADERS CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF THE SERPENT'S MARK'Outstanding Elizabethan thriller' *****'Gripping from start to finish' *****'An absolute must-read' *****'What a plot!' *****'Exciting and compulsive reading' *****

'WONDERFUL!' GILES KRISTIAN'SUMPTUOUS' RORY CLEMENTS'GRIPPING' ANNE O'BRIEN________________________Heresy. Conspiracy. Murder...London, 1590: Amidst a tumultuous backdrop of Spanish plotters, Catholic heretics and foreign wars, Queen Elizabeth I's control over her kingdom is wavering.And a killer is at work, preying on the weak and destitute of London... Idealistic physician Nicholas Shelby becomes determined to end these terrible murders. Joined in his investigations by Bianca, a beautiful but mysterious tavern keeper, the pair find themselves caught in the middle of a sinister plot. With the killer still at large, Bianca finds herself in terrible danger. Nicholas's choice seems impossible - to save Bianca, or save himself...'Wonderful! Perry's Elizabethan London is so skilfully evoked, so real that one can almost smell it.' Giles Kristian'An engaging Elizabethan thriller' Sunday TimesREADERS LOVE THE ANGEL'S MARK'A gripping, intelligent historical mystery' *****'Fabulous start to a series that I will definitely be keeping on with' *****'Exceptionally entertaining!' *****'Among the best historical novels I've ever read' *****'If you're a Sansom fan, you'll love this' *****

'DRAMATIC AND COLOURFUL' SUNDAY TIMES'MY FAVOURITE HISTORICAL CRIME SERIES' S. G. MacLEAN------------------------------------------------------England, 1593: Five years on from the Armada and Elizabeth's kingdom seems secure. But there is always a plot afoot...Robert Cecil, the Queen's spymaster, needs Nicholas Shelby - reluctant spy and maverick physician - to embark on an undercover mission once again. One that he can't refuse, if he wants to keep Bianca Merton safe.Crossing the seas to Marrakesh in search of a missing informer, Nicholas hunts the dingy back alleys and dazzling palaces for the truth. But his search reveals a deadly conspiracy, one far more difficult to survive than he'd ever imagined.And back in London the plague has returned, ravaging the streets and threatening everything he holds most dear...Praise for S. W. Perry's Jackdaw Mysteries'S. W. Perry is one of the best' The Times'No-one is better than S. W. Perry at leading us through the squalid streets of London in the sixteenth century' Andrew Swanston'Historical fiction at its most sumptuous' Rory ClementsREADERS ARE RAVING ABOUT THE SARACEN'S MARK'Terrific' *****'I just can't get enough of Nicholas and Bianca' *****'Superb, with so many twists and turns' *****'Please write more!!' *****'A real page turner' *****

'Historical fiction at its most sumptuous' Rory Clements'S. J. Parris fans will be pleased' Publishers Weekly-----------------------------------------------------The quest for knowledge can lead down dangerous paths...London, 1594. The Queen's physician has been executed for treason, and conspiracy theories flood the streets. When Nicholas Shelby, unorthodox physician and unwilling associate of spymaster Robert Cecil, is accused of being part of the plot, he and his new wife Bianca must flee for their lives. With agents of the Crown on their tail, they make for Padua, following the ancient pilgrimage route, the Via Francigena. But the pursuing English aren't the only threat Nicholas and Bianca face. Hella, a strange and fervently religious young woman, has joined them on their journey. When the trio finally reach relative safety, they become embroiled in a radical and dangerous scheme to shatter the old world's limits of knowledge. But Hella's dire predictions of an impending apocalypse, and the brutal murder of a friend of Bianca's force them to wonder: who is this troublingly pious woman? And what does she want?Paise for S. W. Perry's Jackdaw Mysteries:'Engaging' Sunday Times'Beautiful writing' Giles Kristian'Brilliantly evokes the colours, sights and sounds of the Elizabethan era' Goodreads review'Gripping, packed with twists and turns!' Goodreads review'Spellbinding . . . I fell in love with every character' Goodreads reviewREADERS ARE ALL-IN ON THE HERETIC'S MARK'Fabulous read' *****'Immersive reading experience' *****'Unputdownable' *****'The Elizabethan period is brought to life' *****'I love the mixture of history and fiction' *****

The fifth gripping mystery in the best-selling Elizabethan crime series from S. W. Perry sends Dr Nicholas Shelby and his wife, Bianca, from London to the heart of wild Ireland, where a storm of rebellion and corruption threaten all hope of peace.

'MY FAVOURITE HISTORICAL CRIME SERIES' S. G. MacLEAN'BEAUTIFUL WRITING' GILES KRISTIAN-----------------------------------In a world on the brink of change, showing any weakness can be fatal...1598. Nicholas Shelby, unorthodox physician and reluctant spy for Robert Cecil, has brought his wife Bianca and their child home from exile in Padua. Welcome at court, his star is in the ascendancy. But he has returned to a dangerous world.Two old enemies are approaching their final reckoning. In London, Elizabeth is entering the twilight of her reign. In Madrid, King Philip of Spain is dying. Elizabeth has seen off more than one Spanish attempt at invasion. But still she is not safe. In Ireland, rebellion against her rule is raging. And if Spain can take Ireland, England will be more vulnerable than ever.When Robert Cecil receives a desperate plea for help, he dispatches Nicholas to Ireland to investigate. Soon he and Bianca find themselves caught up not just in bloody rebellion, but in the lethal power-play between Cecil and the one man Elizabeth believes can restore Ireland to her: the unpredictable Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex.Praise for S. W. Perry's Jackdaw Mysteries'S. W. Perry is one of the best' The Times'No-one is better than S. W. Perry at leading us through the squalid streets of London in the sixteenth century' Andrew Swanston'Historical fiction at its most sumptuous' Rory ClementsREADERS ARE GOING WILD FOR THE REBEL'S MARK'Exceptional' *****'I fall more in love with the characters with each book' *****'Brings the past to life' *****'Loved every minute' *****'Not to be missed' *****

The next brilliant, sweeping historical novel from S W Perry, immaculately researched and beautifully written. Perfect for fans of C. J. Sanson, S. G. Maclean and Rory Clements