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A Reluctant Assassin (Will Revill Thrillers #1)

John Pilkington
4.08/5 (850 ratings)
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'A captivating tale alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of a bygone age. Historical storytelling done right.' Steven Veerapen, author of the Simon Danforth Mysteries

London.

Autumn, 1589.

In the turbulent year following the near-disaster of the Spanish Armada, ex-artillery captain Will Revill is summoned by the Queen’s Vice-Chamberlain and spymaster Sir Thomas Heneage.

Revill is given a secret to travel to the Surrey manor of Sir Abel Stanbury – and kill him.

Heneage’s reasons for the order are vague, but his instructions aren’ Revill must arrange a fatal ‘accident’ for the nobleman.

Having experienced his fill of killing since returning from the terrible war in the Low Countries, Revill tries to refuse - until he is given no choice in the matter. His beloved sister Katherine has married a Papist, and in the bitter anti-Catholic climate of these times Heneage has the power to ruin her, or even worse.

Accompanied by his loyal ex-sergeant of gunnery, Tom Bright, Revill rides down to Farthingdown Manor with a heavy heart. His cover is that he has been sent by the Queen’s Surveyor of Works to inspect the place as a potential stopover on her next summer progress.

Revill finds himself trusted by Lady Gisela Stanbury – and alarmingly, he takes to the eccentric Sir Abel and considers him harmless. Why would Heneage want him eliminated?

As well as friends, however, the agent makes a dangerous enemy in the form of Lewis Turnbull, a suitor to Sir Abel's daughter - Lady Charis.

Revill soon finds himself in peril. Some wars are fought in the shadows. But the former soldier possesses a dogged resolve and passion for justice.

Aided by Tom Bright, he must pursue a tortuous path to uncover the truth, no matter what the consequences.

John Pilkington was born in Preston, into one of the oldest Lancashire families. He writes historical fiction as well as drama which has been adapted for radio, theatre and tv. He is the author of the Thomas the Falconer Mystery series and the Justice Belstrang Mystery series.

Praise for John

'A Reluctant Assassin is a gripping mystery-thriller full of memorable characters, dark deeds and unexpected twists set against an intriguing background both physical and historical - enhanced by John Pilkington's trademark meticulaouis research.' Peter Tonkin, author of Shadow of the Tower

'Beautifully written, with a real page turner of a plot that kept me gripped to the thrilling finale.' Jemahl Evans, author of the Sir Blandford Candy Adventure series

‘A window into a world and man.’ Richard Foreman, author of the Dick Turpin series

'Away from the corruption of London and no longer a Justice, but that doesn’t stop Belstrang uncovering dark deeds in this Jacobean thriller. A joy from mysterious beginnings to a satisfying conclusion by a master storyteller.' Paul Walker, author of The Queen’s Spy

'A wonderfully humane, and all-too human, central character.' Roger Morris, author of Fortune’s Hand

'The story moves at a great pace… it made a welcome change to discover Elizabethan England through the eyes of a lesser mortal.' The Historical Novels Review
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A Reluctant Assassin (Will Revill Thrillers #1)

John Pilkington
4.08/5 (850 ratings)
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'A captivating tale alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of a bygone age. Historical storytelling done right.' Steven Veerapen, author of the Simon Danforth Mysteries

London.

Autumn, 1589.

In the turbulent year following the near-disaster of the Spanish Armada, ex-artillery captain Will Revill is summoned by the Queen’s Vice-Chamberlain and spymaster Sir Thomas Heneage.

Revill is given a secret to travel to the Surrey manor of Sir Abel Stanbury – and kill him.

Heneage’s reasons for the order are vague, but his instructions aren’ Revill must arrange a fatal ‘accident’ for the nobleman.

Having experienced his fill of killing since returning from the terrible war in the Low Countries, Revill tries to refuse - until he is given no choice in the matter. His beloved sister Katherine has married a Papist, and in the bitter anti-Catholic climate of these times Heneage has the power to ruin her, or even worse.

Accompanied by his loyal ex-sergeant of gunnery, Tom Bright, Revill rides down to Farthingdown Manor with a heavy heart. His cover is that he has been sent by the Queen’s Surveyor of Works to inspect the place as a potential stopover on her next summer progress.

Revill finds himself trusted by Lady Gisela Stanbury – and alarmingly, he takes to the eccentric Sir Abel and considers him harmless. Why would Heneage want him eliminated?

As well as friends, however, the agent makes a dangerous enemy in the form of Lewis Turnbull, a suitor to Sir Abel's daughter - Lady Charis.

Revill soon finds himself in peril. Some wars are fought in the shadows. But the former soldier possesses a dogged resolve and passion for justice.

Aided by Tom Bright, he must pursue a tortuous path to uncover the truth, no matter what the consequences.

John Pilkington was born in Preston, into one of the oldest Lancashire families. He writes historical fiction as well as drama which has been adapted for radio, theatre and tv. He is the author of the Thomas the Falconer Mystery series and the Justice Belstrang Mystery series.

Praise for John

'A Reluctant Assassin is a gripping mystery-thriller full of memorable characters, dark deeds and unexpected twists set against an intriguing background both physical and historical - enhanced by John Pilkington's trademark meticulaouis research.' Peter Tonkin, author of Shadow of the Tower

'Beautifully written, with a real page turner of a plot that kept me gripped to the thrilling finale.' Jemahl Evans, author of the Sir Blandford Candy Adventure series

‘A window into a world and man.’ Richard Foreman, author of the Dick Turpin series

'Away from the corruption of London and no longer a Justice, but that doesn’t stop Belstrang uncovering dark deeds in this Jacobean thriller. A joy from mysterious beginnings to a satisfying conclusion by a master storyteller.' Paul Walker, author of The Queen’s Spy

'A wonderfully humane, and all-too human, central character.' Roger Morris, author of Fortune’s Hand

'The story moves at a great pace… it made a welcome change to discover Elizabethan England through the eyes of a lesser mortal.' The Historical Novels Review
Format:
Pages:
pages
Publication:
Publisher:
Edition:
Language:
ISBN10:
ISBN13:
kindle Asin:
B0B6G5M7T3

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