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A Rustle of Silk - Gabriel Taverner mysteries
A Rustle of Silk - Gabriel Taverner mysteries
paperback
Published:
3 October, 2019
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Description
'Gripping . . . Vividly evokes 17th-century Devon' Publishers Weekly
'An engaging cast and plenty of genuine suspense' Booklist Starred Review
Devon, 1607. Gabriel Taverner, former ship's surgeon turned country physician, is called to examine a rotting body found impaled on a blade. Identifying the corpse seems a hopeless task and the death is declared a suicide.
But Gabriel is not satisfied and re-examines the body - making the first of a series of shocking discoveries that will lead him deep into the dark underbelly of the lucrative silk trade. As he investigates, Gabriel realises that not only was the death a murder - but even worse, he had a personal connection with the corpse.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781786894793 |
| ISBN10 | 1786894793 |
| Number Of Pages | 256 |
| Item Weight | 174 g |
| Product Dimensions | 129 x 198 x 16 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Canongate Books |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | Main |
Media Reviews
Vividly imagined... Clare assembles a strong cast of characters. * * The Herald * *
Gripping . . . Vividly evokes 17th-century Devon. Characters who are complex individuals complement the well-paced and pleasantly twisty plot * * Publishers Weekly * *
An engaging cast and plenty of genuine suspense will keep historical mystery devotees firmly in Clare's corner * * Booklist Starred Review * *
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Author's Bio
Alys Clare is the pseudonym of Elizabeth Harris, who studied archaeology at the University of Kent. Elizabeth also writes the much-loved Hawkenlye and Aelf Fen series.
A Rustle of Silk is the first book in the Gabriel Taverner series.