A Rustle of Silk by Alys Clare

A Rustle of Silk by Alys Clare

'Gripping . . . Vividly evokes 17th-century Devon' Publishers Weekly 'An engaging cast and plenty of genuine suspense' Booklist Starred Review Devon, 1607. Gabriel Taverner, former ship's surgeon turned country physician, is called to examine a rotting body found impaled on a blade. Identifying the corpse seems a hopeless task and the death is declared a suicide. But Gabriel is not satisfied and re-examines the body - making the first of a series of shocking discoveries that will lead him deep into the dark underbelly of the lucrative silk trade. As he investigates, Gabriel realises that not only was the death a murder - but even worse, he had a personal connection with the corpse.

Vividly imagined.. Clare assembles a strong cast of characters. * * The Herald * *
Gripping . . . Vividly evokes 17th-century Devon. Characters who are complex individuals complement the well-paced and pleasantly twisty plot * * Publishers Weekly * *
An engaging cast and plenty of genuine suspense will keep historical mystery devotees firmly in Clare's corner * * Booklist Starred Review * *

Alys Clare is the pseudonym of Elizabeth Harris, who studied archaeology at the University of Kent. Elizabeth also writes the much-loved Hawkenlye and Aelf Fen series.

A Rustle of Silk is the first book in the Gabriel Taverner series.

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ISBN 13	9781786894793
ISBN 10	1786894793
Title	A Rustle of Silk
Author	Alys Clare
Series	Gabriel Taverner Mysteries
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Canongate Books
Year published	2019-10-03
Number of pages	256
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.