The Lying Dutchman
The Lying Dutchman by Graham Brack, published by Sapere Books in 2022, is a historical mystery that continues the adventures of Master Mercurius. This edition spans 228 pages and is presented in English. Set in 1685, the narrative follows Mercurius as he is summoned to The Hague by Stadhouder William of Orange amid political turmoil following the death of King Charles II of England. Tasked with a perilous mission, Mercurius must navigate the complexities of court intrigue and espionage to thwart the ambitions of the Duke of Monmouth, who threatens to disrupt the line of succession.
Readers will find a blend of humor and suspense as Mercurius embarks on his dangerous journey to England. The plot intricately weaves themes of loyalty and betrayal against the backdrop of seventeenth-century European politics. As the sixth installment in the Master Mercurius Mystery series, this book offers a rich exploration of historical events while maintaining a focus on mystery and intrigue. Fans of genre fiction will appreciate the atmospheric setting and the challenges faced by Mercurius as he strives to complete his mission without facing dire consequences.
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Master Mercurius returns to England in another humorous mystery! Perfect for fans of Andrew Taylor, C J Sansom, S J Parris and Ken Follett.
Will Mercurius make it out of the English court alive?
1685, The Netherlands
Master Mercurius has once again been summoned to The Hague by Stadhouder William of Orange. And a letter from William is never good news.
King Charles II of England has died and William, with his wife Mary, is now next in line to the throne once the current king, James II dies.
But Charles II’s illegitimate son, the Duke of Monmouth, has put a spanner in the works.
Monmouth is being encouraged to stage a rebellion and take the English throne. William needs to stop him so as not to jeopardise his own claim, but he also wants to keep Monmouth as an ally.
So, Mercurius is ordered to travel once again to England, and this time on an even more dangerous mission. He must plant a letter containing Monmouth’s invasion plans at court so that James summons an army in response and scares Monmouth off.
The only problem is that if Mercurius is caught and tried for espionage, the punishment is certain death…
The Lying Dutchman is the sixth historical murder investigation in the Master Mercurius Mystery series: atmospheric crime thrillers set in seventeenth-century Europe.
THE MASTER MERCURIUS MYSTERY SERIES:
BOOK ONE: Death in Delft
BOOK TWO: Untrue Till Death
BOOK THREE: Dishonour and Obey
BOOK FOUR: The Noose’s Shadow
BOOK FIVE: The Vanishing Children
BOOK SIX: The Lying Dutchman
BOOK SEVEN: Murder In Maastricht
BOOK EIGHT: The Moers Murders
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