The Saracen’s Mark
The Saracen’s Mark by S. W. Perry is a historical fiction novel published by Atlantic Books, Limited in February 2021. Set in England during 1593, the story follows Nicholas Shelby, a reluctant spy and physician, who is drawn into an undercover mission by Robert Cecil, the Queen’s spymaster. As Shelby travels to Marrakesh in search of a missing informer, he navigates a world filled with intrigue and danger, uncovering a deadly conspiracy that threatens his life and those he cares about.
Readers will find a richly woven narrative that explores themes of mystery and crime against a historical backdrop. The plot intricately connects Shelby’s perilous journey with the return of the plague in London, heightening the stakes for his mission. This edition spans 464 pages and is presented in English, offering a detailed glimpse into a tumultuous period marked by political machinations and personal sacrifice.
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From the CWA Historical Dagger Award-nominated author of The Angel’s Mark in 2019 and The Serpent’s Mark in 2020 England, 1593: Five years on from the Armada and Elizabeth’s kingdom seems secure. But there is always a plot afoot… Robert Cecil, the Queen’s spymaster, needs Nicholas Shelby – reluctant spy and maverick physician – to embark on an undercover mission once again. One that he can’t refuse, if he wants to keep Bianca Merton safe. Crossing the seas to Marrakesh in search of a missing informer, Nicholas hunts the dingy back alleys and dazzling palaces for the truth. But his search reveals a deadly conspiracy, one far more difficult to survive than he’d ever imagined. And back in London the plague has returned, ravaging the streets and threatening everything he holds most dear… ________________________ Praise for The Jackdaw Mysteries, a CWA Dagger finalist series ‘S. W. Perry is one of the best’ The Times ‘No-one is better than S. W. Perry at leading us through the squalid streets of London in the sixteenth century’ Andrew Swanston ‘S. W. Perry’s ingeniously plotted novels have become my favourite historical crime series’ S. G. MacLean.
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