A sleuth to rival Shardlake or Cadfael - a mystery that will chill your blood. A must-read for fans of Rory Clements and SJ Parris.
London 1620: a fallen minister investigates the seemingly motiveless poisoning of a young apothecary's apprentice, a quest that leads to the heart of darkness that lies in the souls of men. A flawless evocation of 17th century Scotland. 'An accomplished and thought-provoking debut' "Guardian"
'Such is the quality of the recreation, not only of the reeking ebb and flow of everyday life but also of the period mindset that it's easy to believe Satan is walking abroad ... this is an accomplished and thought-provoking debut' Guardian.