Of Blood Descended by Steven Veerapen

Of Blood Descended by Steven Veerapen

At the court of Henry VIII a historian charged with proving the kings descent from King Arthur is found murdered, his body posed in a gruesome tableau.A reluctant Anthony Blanke is charged with investigating the crime, and his mission takes him through ancient monastic libraries and the back streets of London.

'A crisp evocation of Renaissance-era London which has just enough period detail to bring it to life but not so much as to overburden it… in Anthony Blanke, Veerapen has come up with a protagonist who could sustain several sequels'

* The Herald *

‘A splendidly enjoyable novel crying out for a sequel’

-- Allan Massie * The Scotsman *

'This is a wonderfully evocative portrait of the earlier Tudor world, beautifully written with at times startlingly refreshing use of language and imageryA unique tale told in a unique voice'

-- S.G. Maclean

'Steven Veerapen is a new name on the fiction scene, but one of whom we’ll surely be hearing much, much more'

-- Sarah Gristwood

‘This rip-roaring account of murder and monastic intrigue in the court of Henry VIII reels with atmosphere and a thoroughly refreshing voice.’

* LoveReading *

'A sparkling historical thriller, beautifully crafted and delivered with verve'

* Aspects of History *

'A must read for all Tudor enthusiasts'

* FIVE STARS, GoodReads *

'A great, historically accurate novel with a tense, twisty ending'

* FIVE STARS, Amazon *

'Such an excellent read'

* FIVE STARS, Amazon *

'A fascinating protagonist ... If you enjoy Tudor murder mysteries, you will be enthralled with Of Blood Descended'

* Adventures of a Tudor Nerd *

'Immerses us in the origins of the Arthurian legends while providing a hierarchy of authentic characters who squelch their way through a genuine Tudor London'

-- Robert Stedall, author and historian

'There is much to enjoy in this fast-moving thriller, well-located in its period and settings'

-- Ben Bergonzi * Historical Novel Society *

Steven Veerapen was born in Glasgow to a Scottish mother and a Mauritian father and raised in Paisley. Pursuing an interest in the sixteenth century, he was awarded a first-class Honours degree in English, focussing his dissertation on representations of Henry VIII’s six wives.

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ISBN 13	9781846976131
ISBN 10	1846976138
Title	Of Blood Descended
Author	Steven Veerapen
Series	The Anthony Blanke Mysteries
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Birlinn General
Year published	2022-05-05
Number of pages	384
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.