The Seeker :the first in a captivating spy thriller series set in 17th century London - The Seeker
The Seeker :the first in a captivating spy thriller series set in 17th century London - The Seeker
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Published:
19 May, 2016
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Description
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London, 1654. In the teeming warren of spies, exiles and assassins that is Cromwell's London, the Lord Protector's most feared agent is Damian Seeker. No one knows where Seeker comes from or even his real name. But one thing is certain - nothing remains hidden from him for long.
When a popular captain and hero of Cromwell's all-powerful army is murdered, and Elias Ellingworth, an outspoken critic of Cromwell's regime, is found standing over the bleeding body clutching a knife, his guilt seems to be without question. Yet Seeker is not convinced. He will stop at nothing to unmask the true killer and save Ellingworth from the gallows and knows better than any man where to search.
'A cut above . . . A compelling plot and some wonderful characters make this a must-read' The Times
'A first class, compelling debut for MacLean's new hero' Crime Review
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What Readers Are Saying About The Seeker
'Tremendous thrilling mystery' 5* Reader Review
'Well developed characters' 5* Reader Review
'Fantastic!' 5* Reader Review
'A wonderful discovery of 17th century London' 5* Reader Review
Prizes
Winner of CWA Endeavour Historical Dagger 2015
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781782068433 |
| ISBN10 | 1782068430 |
| Number Of Pages | 416 |
| Item Weight | 293 g |
| Product Dimensions | 128 x 196 x 28 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Quercus Publishing |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
The contradictions and compromises of Cromwell's Proctectorate are rather brilliantly woven into the thrilling plot . . . If her next outing is as riveting as this one, she could challenge CJ Sansoms' Shardlake for dominion of the crowded historical crime niche. * The Times *
The contradictions and compromises of Cromwell's Proctectorate are rather brilliantly woven into the thrilling plot . . . If her next outing is as riveting as this one, she could challenge CJ Sansoms' Shardlake for dominion of the crowded historical crime niche. * The Times *
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Author's Bio
S.G. MacLean (Shona) has a PhD in History from the University of Aberdeen. She is the author of two historical crime series - the Alexander Seaton series, set in seventeenth century Scotland and the Damian Seeker series, set in Oliver Cromwell's London, for which she has twice won the CWA Historical Dagger. Her standalone Jacobite thriller, The Bookseller of Inverness, was Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year 2023. Shona lives in Conon Bridge, Scotland.