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M, King's Bodyguard by Niall Leonard

A gripping, atmospheric thriller based on a true story about anarchy and assassination in Edwardian London, and one detective's mission to preserve the life of his king and prevent a bloody war in Europe

From humble beginnings in Ireland, William Melville has risen through hard work, intelligence, and occasional brute force to become head of Britain's Special Branch, personal bodyguard to Queen Victoria and her family, and the scourge of anarchists at home and abroad. But when in January 1901 the aged Queen dies and the crowned heads of Europe converge on London for her funeral, Melville learns of a conspiracy, led by a mysterious nihilist known only as Akushku, to assassinate Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany at the ceremony.

Racing to prevent the atrocity, Melville and his German counterpart Gustav Steinhauer find themselves tangled in a web of adultery, betrayal, and violence. As the funeral looms ever closer, Melville realizes that Akushku is the most resourceful and vicious foe he has yet encountered--but is the greatest threat from Melville's enemies, or his allies?

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NIALL LEONARD is a drama and comedy screenwriter born in Northern Ireland and living in West London with his wife, bestselling author E L James, and their two children. Among his many television credits, he has created episodes of Wire in the Blood, Silent Witness, Ballykissangel, and Hornblower. He has also led seminars and workshops on screenwriting and script editing for the BBC, the Northern Ireland Film Council, and the Irish Playwrights and Screenwriters Guild, and has lectured on the creative process at the University of Reading. Incinerator is the companion novel to Crusher, Leonard's debut YA novel and anEdgar Award finalist, and Shredder, the third book in the series.

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SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9781524749057
ISBN 10 1524749052
Title M, King's Bodyguard
Author Niall Leonard
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Random House USA Inc
Year published 2021-07-13
Number of pages 272
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.