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A MURDEROUS AFFAIR a gripping Elizabethan historical murder mystery
A body in the Thames, a silver seal, and a conspiracy that could bring down an empire — John Lovat must uncover the truth before his family’s darkest secrets are exposed.
London, 1588.
The Spanish Armada has been vanquished, and Queen Elizabeth rides in triumph through a jubilant London.
But beneath the pageantry, the city seethes with danger.
When the body of a Portuguese nobleman washes up on the banks of the Thames, a silver seal around his neck, suspicion falls squarely on Lord Rokesby — the very man who dined with him the night before.
To protect the family name, Rokesby’s illegitimate half-brother, John Lovat, is forced to investigate. A rake, gambler and reluctant scholar, Lovat is hardly the man for the task. Yet as he digs deeper, he unravels a conspiracy that reaches far beyond a single murder.
Betrayal, infidelity, and hidden allegiances threaten to ensnare him at every turn. And when Sir Francis Walsingham, Elizabeth’s ruthless spymaster, takes an interest, Lovat finds himself plunged into a deadly game where one false step could cost him his life.
Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom, Rory Clements, Leonard Tourney and S.J. Parris.
PRAISE FOR JONATHAN
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was totally engrossed in the characters and the plot. The fact that it was was in the 16th century was even better.' Waldorf.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A thoroughly good yarn.' David S.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A thoroughly enjoyable and historically insightful read, hard to put down.' Kindle Reader.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Good, fast paced read, historically plausible, good atmosphere.' Richard S.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I love this kind of novel that keeps me guessing.' Scott M.A.
London, 1588.
The Spanish Armada has been vanquished, and Queen Elizabeth rides in triumph through a jubilant London.
But beneath the pageantry, the city seethes with danger.
When the body of a Portuguese nobleman washes up on the banks of the Thames, a silver seal around his neck, suspicion falls squarely on Lord Rokesby — the very man who dined with him the night before.
To protect the family name, Rokesby’s illegitimate half-brother, John Lovat, is forced to investigate. A rake, gambler and reluctant scholar, Lovat is hardly the man for the task. Yet as he digs deeper, he unravels a conspiracy that reaches far beyond a single murder.
Betrayal, infidelity, and hidden allegiances threaten to ensnare him at every turn. And when Sir Francis Walsingham, Elizabeth’s ruthless spymaster, takes an interest, Lovat finds himself plunged into a deadly game where one false step could cost him his life.
Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom, Rory Clements, Leonard Tourney and S.J. Parris.
PRAISE FOR JONATHAN
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was totally engrossed in the characters and the plot. The fact that it was was in the 16th century was even better.' Waldorf.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A thoroughly good yarn.' David S.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A thoroughly enjoyable and historically insightful read, hard to put down.' Kindle Reader.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Good, fast paced read, historically plausible, good atmosphere.' Richard S.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I love this kind of novel that keeps me guessing.' Scott M.A.
428 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 30, 2025
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