When Jack Blackjack disobeys the orders of his spymaster, he enters
dangerous waters in this lively Tudor mystery.
London, 1555. Queen Mary is newly married to Philip II of Spain - and
not everyone is happy about the alliance. The kingdom is divided between
those loyal to Catholic Mary and those who support her half-sister, Lady
Elizabeth.
Former cutpurse turned paid assassin Jack Blackjack has more immediate
matters to worry about. Having been ordered to kill a man, he determines
to save him instead. But Jack defies his spymaster at his peril ... and
even the best-laid plans can sometimes go awry. When it appears that
Jack has killed the wrong man, he reluctantly finds himself drawn into
affairs of state, making new enemies wherever he turns. Can he survive
long enough to put matters right?
This engaging Tudor mystery will appeal to fans of S J PARRIS and
RORY CLEMENTS.