Coronation by Steven Veerapen Paperback Book
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Coronation by Steven Veerapen Paperback Book. As a devastating outbreak of plague retreats, leaving thousands dead, the capital prepares to celebrate the coronation of England's Scottish king.But all is not well. Pursuing an interest in the sixteenth century, he was awarded a first-class Honours degree in English, focussing his dissertation on representations of Henry VIII's six wives. Coronation by Steven Veerapen Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description An Elizabethan Spy Thriller Series - Book Two'Authentic and absorbing. Mystery and menace pulsate from every page.' Michael Ward, author of Rags of TimeLondon.1604.As a devastating outbreak of plague retreats, leaving thousands dead, the capital prepares to celebrate the coronation of England's Scottish king.But all is not well. Freed from quarantine, thief and spy Ned Savage is called before the king's secretary, Sir Robert Cecil.Tasked with investigating the kidnapping of a royal physician, Savage is led into a web of madness and conspiracy that will put him and his family in mortal danger.The great plague has not only ruined much of the city but given birth to a twisted cult calling themselves "The Enlightened". Led by the charismatic but unstable Nathaniel Hope, their aim is to provoke the end of days by finishing what the deadly infection started.In a race against time, Savage embarks on a journey that will take him from the heart of Whitehall to the brothels of Southwark, pitting him against sinister mystics, menacing cultists, and a reclusive earl.Before the Enlightened can destroy the new king, Savage must uncover their plans, unmask their leader, and save London from an explosive end to the coronation.Recommended for fans of Andrew Taylor, CJ Sansom and SJ Parris.Steven Veerapen was born in Glasgow and raised in Paisley. Pursuing an interest in the sixteenth century, he was awarded a first-class Honours degree in English, focussing his dissertation on representations of Henry VIII's six wives. He then received a Masters in Renaissance studies, and a Ph.D. investigating Elizabethan slander. Steven is fascinated by the glamour and ghastliness of life in the 1500s.Praise for Steven Veerapen: A Dangerous Trade'A slow-burn character driven spy story that grips like a thumbscrew tightened by twist after twist towards the end - Le Carre transported to the 1560's. Brilliant work, based in impressively wide research and the kind of competition that I and a good number of others could well do without!' Peter TonkinThe Abbey Close (Book One of the Simon Danforth Mysteries)'The author balances gimlet-eyed research with narrative drive and clever reveals... Danforth is a strong yet torn central character... I look forward to reading the second book in the series.' Richard ForemanBlood Feud: Mary Queen of Scots and The Earl of Moray'Much-needed analysis of a sinister sibling rivalry.' Marie MacphersonElizabeth and Essex: Power, Passion and Politics'A sensitive and lively account of one of the most politically significant relationships of the Elizabethan age.' Lisa Hopkins Details ISBN-13 9798669354619 Title Coronation Author Steven Veerapen Format Paperback Year 2020 Pages 258 Publisher Independently Published GEItemID:141427959; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
