A Dangerous Trade: An Elizabethan Spy Thriller by Steven Veerapen (English) Pape
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A Dangerous Trade: An Elizabethan Spy Thriller by Steven Veerapen (English) Pape. Brilliant work, based in impressively wide research and the kind of competition that I and a good number of others could well do without!". Plots and counter-plots swirl around her.In the earl of Shrewsbury's crumbling castles, the captive queen hopes for rescue. A Dangerous Trade by Steven Veerapen Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "A slow-burn character driven spy story that grips like a thumbscrew tightened by twist after twist towards the end - Le Carre transported to the 1560's. Brilliant work, based in impressively wide research and the kind of competition that I and a good number of others could well do without!" Peter Tonkin, author of A Stage For MurderRebellion stirs in Elizabeth's England.In the bleak midlands, Mary Queen of Scots has begun a long imprisonment. Plots and counter-plots swirl around her.In the earl of Shrewsbury's crumbling castles, the captive queen hopes for rescue. At the heart of the earl's household is Jack Cole, a haunted and secretive figure with a dark past. Converted to Queen Mary's cause by a charismatic secretary, Jack finds himself entangled in a Catholic plot to free her.Yet the queen's household is under surveillance. Everyone is a potential spy, or is being spied upon.As Jack is drawn into the dark web of Catholic plotting, he must face a hideous truth.Meanwhile, his wife Amy must choose whether to protect her husband or betray him.Poison is poured, daggers are drawn, and guns are loaded. England's future hangs in the balance.Moving from crumbling castles to the imposing palaces of Queen Elizabeth, Jack Cole must decide where his loyalties lie - with queen, country, or wife.Recommended for fans of CJ Sampson, Rory Clements and Alison Weir.Steven Veerapen was born in Glasgow and raised in Paisley. Pursuing an interest in the sixteenth century, he was awarded a first-class Honours degree in English, focussing his dissertation on representations of Henry VIII's six wives. He then received a Masters in Renaissance studies, and a Ph.D. investigating Elizabethan slander. Steven is fascinated by the glamour and ghastliness of life in the 1500s. Details ISBN 1793044635 ISBN-13 9781793044631 Title A Dangerous Trade Author Steven Veerapen Format Paperback Year 2019 Pages 256 Publisher Independently Published GEItemID:128271111; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
