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The King's Spy (1) (Thomas Hill)
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I read historical fiction a lot, love the settings of a look back into history. This is a great historical novel. Enjoyed this read! I got to know this writer only recently when I spotted his last book Incendium published this year. Could not find anymore books, until it turned out that his other books, like this one, are registered on Goodreads under A.D. Swanston, instead of Andrew.
And oh yeah, this is part one of a series! So I'm looking forward to continue reading about Thomas Hill.
This is the story: Summer, 1643... England is at war with itself. King Charles I has fled London, his negotiations with Parliament in tatters. The country is consumed by bloodshed. For Thomas Hill, a quiet man running a bookshop in the small town of Romsey, knowledge of the war is limited to the rumours that reach the local inn. When a stranger knocks on his door informing him that the king's cryptographer has died, everthing changes. Aware of Thomas' studies in Oxford and expertise in codes and ciphers, the king has summoned him to Oxford. And the story begins....
For those who love historical fiction, I can recommend this writer and his books. This was a quick and interesting, entertaining read. 4 stars for the historical fun of it!
Note: little factual detail: Mr. Swanston used to be director at Waterstones, UK's known bookstore.
And oh yeah, this is part one of a series! So I'm looking forward to continue reading about Thomas Hill.
This is the story: Summer, 1643... England is at war with itself. King Charles I has fled London, his negotiations with Parliament in tatters. The country is consumed by bloodshed. For Thomas Hill, a quiet man running a bookshop in the small town of Romsey, knowledge of the war is limited to the rumours that reach the local inn. When a stranger knocks on his door informing him that the king's cryptographer has died, everthing changes. Aware of Thomas' studies in Oxford and expertise in codes and ciphers, the king has summoned him to Oxford. And the story begins....
For those who love historical fiction, I can recommend this writer and his books. This was a quick and interesting, entertaining read. 4 stars for the historical fun of it!
Note: little factual detail: Mr. Swanston used to be director at Waterstones, UK's known bookstore.
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Thank you for the recommendation Annet. I have downloaded the book and look forward to reading it.
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I'm going to add. Thx Annet!
Very enjoyable review, Annet! I think I will like these books, too. I searched Overdrive under both names but there were no matches. Maybe if enough people search for them, they might appear :)
Thanks a lot for your recommendation. If a protagonist is 'a quiet man running a bookshop in a rural town', I'm predestined to like this book! :) Thank you for sharing your great review, Annet!
Thank you for your recommendation. I love historical fiction, and the English Civil War is a particularly interesting time. Plus your great review makes this book sound so intriguing!
Thanks Ivonne, hope you are well? Time for summer holidays for you I hope... Looking forward to sharing books :-)
This is a period that hasn't been overloaded with such fare, and I'm glad to see this first try it out. Good review!
Thanks Jeanette, agree, it's not the Henry VIII overload, although that's an intriguing period too ;-) Here's to historical fiction of all ages!
I like Historical Fiction as well. Thank you for the recommendation, I've never heard of this author.
I'm a fan of historical books as well, and did not know this author either until I ran into his last book Incendium on amazon UK. and then I found this series on Goodreads! Let me know what you think when you have a chance to read some of his work Adina!
Great review! This book is now on my radar!
