The Angel's Mark - (The Jackdaw Mysteries) by S W Perry (Paperback)

About the Book

London, 1590. Amidst a tumultuous backdrop of Spanish plotters, Catholic heretics and foreign wars, Queen Elizabeth I's control over her kingdom is wavering. And a killer is at work, preying on the weak and destitute of London ... Idealist physician Nicholas Shelby becomes determined to end these terrible murders. Joined by Bianca, a beautiful but mysterious tavern keeper, the pair find themselves caught in the middle of a sinister plot. With the killer still at large, Bianca finds herself in terrible danger. Nicholas's choice seems impossible - to save Bianca or save himself.

Book Synopsis

London, 1590: Queen Elizabeth I's control over her kingdom is wavering. Amidst a tumultuous backdrop of Spanish plotters, Catholic heretics and foreign wars threatening the country's fragile stability, the body of a small boy is found in the City of London, with strange marks that no one can explain. When idealistic physician Nicholas Shelby finds another body displaying the same marks only days later, he becomes convinced that a killer is at work, preying on the weak and destitute of London. Determined to find out who is behind these terrible murders, Nicholas is joined in his investigations by Bianca, a mysterious tavern keeper. As more bodies are discovered, the pair find themselves caught in the middle of a sinister plot. With the killer still at large, and Bianca in terrible danger, Nicholas's choice seems impossible--to save Bianca, or save himself.

Review Quotes

"An impressively dramatic and gripping debut novel. Elegantly written, thoroughly researched. . . . I predict that we will be seeing much more of Nicholas Shelby, physician and reluctant spy." --Anne O'Brien, author, The Forbidden Queen

"Historical fans will want to dive into this series." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

About the Author

S. W. Perry was a journalist and broadcaster before retraining as an airline pilot.