The Judas Blade (Betsy Brand) - Hardcover

John Pilkington

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191 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0709093527 ISBN 13: 9780709093527

Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd, 2011

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Autumn, 1671: war looms with Holland, while discontent grows with England's dissolute monarch, Charles II, grows. Meanwhile Betsy Brand, celebrated actress with the Duke's Theatre, has a predicament. Beset by financial troubles, she is obliged to leave London and undertake a dangerous venture as a spy for her country. What starts out as a fact-finding mission to the Low Countries soon turns into a deadly game, in which Betsy must use all her acting skills. Though she meets her match in Captain Mullin, a reckless fellow-agent, the two find they must work together to confront an unseen killer, and unravel a plot that strikes at the very heart of England itself -

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Review:

A page turner of a story...more, please --Myshelf.com

The action rattles along at a good pace --Historical Novels Review

About the Author:

John Pilkington has written plays for radio and theatre as well as television scripts for the BBC. The Judas Blade is the second novel featuring heroine, Betsy Brand. Born in Lancashire, he now lives in Devon with his partner and son. You can find out more about him at his website: www.johnpilkington.co.uk.

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