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Book SynopsisAs England slides towards invasion by the Protestant forces of Prince William of Orange, Nicolas becomes entangled in conspiracies within King James's court - and soon learns that both truth and love come at a high price.
Trade Review‘A great yarn. Recommended!' Leonora Nattrass, author of Blue Water
‘Is there anything better than realising a book you adored has a sequel? Immersive, with a cracking plot, The Messenger of Measham Hall draws you in as hero Nicholas seeks answers to questions too dangerous to ask. Full of intrigue and tension, roll on the next instalment!’ Lianne Dillsworth, author of Theatre of Marvels
'A gripping mystery full of intrigue with wonderful well researched historical detail. A real page turner with a brilliant twist!' Clare Marchant, author of The Mapmaker's Daughter
‘A thrilling adventure exploring complex themes of loyalty, faith and gender. Both a tender coming-of-age story and a tense spy thriller, nothing and no one is as it seems in the mysterious world of Measham Hall’ Miranda Malins, author of The Rebel Daughter
‘Beautifully crafted: a portal to the past that feels instantly and entirely real’ A. J. West, author of The Spirit Engineer
‘Political subterfuge and family secrets entwine in this tale of historical intrigue. Meticulously researched and alive with intricate period details to savour, I raced through it’ Lucy Ribchester, author of The Amber Shadows
'The history is absolutely right, and so is the mystery: every reader is pretty well guaranteed at least two jaw-dropping moments' Ronald Hutton, Professor of History at the University of Bristol
