Bartholomew Fair
“Bartholomew Fair” by Ann Swinfen, published by Shakenoak Press in 2014, is a historical fiction novel set against the backdrop of London’s largest public festival in 1589. The narrative follows young physician and code-breaker Christoval Alvarez as he navigates a tense atmosphere where five hundred armed soldiers threaten the fair. Amidst the chaos, Alvarez encounters a troupe of Italian puppeteers whose intentions extend beyond mere mischief, leading to a complex web of intrigue involving conspirators and agents of Sir Francis Walsingham.
Readers will find a richly woven tale that combines elements of mystery and detective work, as Alvarez races against time to uncover a missing cache of gunpowder. The story delves into the challenges faced by the authorities and the unexpected dangers lurking within the festival’s festivities. This first edition spans 294 pages and is presented in English, offering a detailed exploration of the historical context and the characters’ motivations within this tumultuous period.
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When Bartholomew Fair, London’s largest public festival, is threatened in 1589 by five hundred armed soldiers dismissed from service without pay, the authorities act swiftly and decisively to prevent trouble. Yet other trouble is brewing. Young physician and code-breaker Christoval Alvarez stumbles upon a sinister troupe of Italian puppeteers bent on making mischief, but it soon becomes apparent that more than mischief is in the air. Sir Francis Walsingham’s agents are baffled by the ill-assorted conspirators, including one of their own men. Time is running out, and a missing cache of gunpowder cannot be found . . .
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