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Step into the captivating world of 17th-century London with *The Poison Machine*, a thrilling historical novel that artfully blends mystery, intrigue, and adventure. This literary gem, a sequel to the acclaimed *The Bloodless Boy*, takes you on an engrossing journey through a landscape rife with conspiracy and danger. Following the exploits of early scientists Harry Hunt and Robert Hooke of the Royal Society, readers will be drawn into a perilous investigation to thwart an assassination plot against the Queen of England. Combining the compelling storytelling of Alexandre Dumas with the suspense of Frederick Forsyth, this trade paperback (UK format) is destined to be one of the best historical novels of the year. Highlights include gripping encounters in London's viper's nest of political conspiracies and unexpected twists as Harry pursues a spy impersonating Captain Jeffrey Hudson, all while uncovering dark secrets and navigating thrilling escapades. Ideal for fans of historical fiction, this page-turner promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. The Poison Machine is available in brand new condition, with the ISBN 9781685890407, published by Random House US in 2023. Enjoy fast delivery for your online orders—experience literary history come alive with this must-read book!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781685890407
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Description:
"Lloyd once again infuses his world with the sights, sounds, and smells of the late 17th century...for what's bound to be one of the best historical novels of the year." - CrimeReads
In a thrilling sequel to The Bloodless Boy -a New York Times Best New Historical Novel of 2021 - combining the color and adventure of Alexandre Dumas and the thrills of Frederick Forsyth - early scientists Harry Hunt and Robert Hooke of the Royal Society stumble on a plot to kill the Queen of England . . .
London, 1679 - A year has passed since the sensational attempt to murder King Charles II, but London is still a viper's nest of rumored Catholic conspiracies, and of plots against them in turn. When Harry Hunt - estranged from his mentor Robert Hooke - is summoned to the remote and windswept marshes of Norfolk, he is at first relieved to get away from the place.
But in Norfolk, he finds that some Royal workers shoring up a riverbank have made a grim discovery - the skeleton of a dwarf. Harry is able to confirm that the skeleton is that of Captain Jeffrey Hudson, a prominent member of the court once famously given to the Queen in a pie. Except no one knew Hudson was dead, because another man had been impersonating him.
The hunt for the impersonator, clearly working as a spy, will take Harry to Paris, another city bedeviled by conspiracies and intrigues, and back, with encounters along the way with a flying man and a cross-dressing swordswoman - and to the uncovering of a plot to kill the Queen and all the Catholic members of her court. But where? When?
The Poison Mac
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781685890407
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Description:
"Lloyd once again infuses his world with the sights, sounds, and smells of the late 17th century...for what's bound to be one of the best historical novels of the year." - CrimeReads
In a thrilling sequel to The Bloodless Boy -a New York Times Best New Historical Novel of 2021 - combining the color and adventure of Alexandre Dumas and the thrills of Frederick Forsyth - early scientists Harry Hunt and Robert Hooke of the Royal Society stumble on a plot to kill the Queen of England . . .
London, 1679 - A year has passed since the sensational attempt to murder King Charles II, but London is still a viper's nest of rumored Catholic conspiracies, and of plots against them in turn. When Harry Hunt - estranged from his mentor Robert Hooke - is summoned to the remote and windswept marshes of Norfolk, he is at first relieved to get away from the place.
But in Norfolk, he finds that some Royal workers shoring up a riverbank have made a grim discovery - the skeleton of a dwarf. Harry is able to confirm that the skeleton is that of Captain Jeffrey Hudson, a prominent member of the court once famously given to the Queen in a pie. Except no one knew Hudson was dead, because another man had been impersonating him.
The hunt for the impersonator, clearly working as a spy, will take Harry to Paris, another city bedeviled by conspiracies and intrigues, and back, with encounters along the way with a flying man and a cross-dressing swordswoman - and to the uncovering of a plot to kill the Queen and all the Catholic members of her court. But where? When?
The Poison Mac