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**Longlisted for the CWA Historical Dagger Award**

‘A gripping thriller’ THE TIMES | ‘Dark and enthralling’ ANDREW TAYLOR | ‘Devilishly good’ DAILY MAIL

‘I couldn’t put it down’

‘A story of disaster, espionage, murder and a deep-seated conspiracy… it’s nothing short of genius’

Revenge runs deep in this captivating historical thriller for fans of C.J. Sansom and Laura Shepherd-Robinson.

1606. England stands divided in the wake of the failed Gunpowder Plot. As a devastating tidal wave sweeps the Bristol Channel, rumours of new treachery reach the King.

In Newgate prison, Daniel Pursglove receives an unexpected – and dangerous – offer. Charles FitzAlan, close confidant of King James, will grant his freedom – if Daniel can infiltrate the underground Catholic network in Bristol and unmask the one conspirator still at large.

Where better to hide a traitor than in the chaos of a drowned city? Daniel goes to Bristol to investigate, but soon finds himself at the heart of a dark Jesuit conspiracy – and in pursuit of a killer.

PRAISE FOR DANIEL PURSGLOVE BOOK 1

‘Colourful and compelling’ SUNDAY TIMES

‘Goes right to the heart of the Jacobean court’ TRACY BORMAN

‘Spies, thieves, murderers and King James I? Brilliant’ CONN IGGULDEN

‘The intrigues of Jacobean court politics simmer beneath the surface in this gripping and masterful crime novel’ KATHERINE CLEMENTS

‘Shadows and menace lurk round almost every corner… Brilliant writing and more importantly, riveting reading’ SIMON SCARROW

‘Beautifully written with a dark heart, Maitland knows how to pull you deep into the early Jacobean period’ RHIANNON WARD

Publisher Review

A dark and enthralling historical novel with a powerful narrative. The mysterious Daniel Pursglove has all the qualifications for a memorable series hero — Andrew Taylor Spies, thieves, murderers and King James I? Brilliant. Wonderful, exciting story — Conn Iggulden