The third in the series about John Fox,Cromwell's spy. Caught in a political web spun by the men who will ruthlessly use him, Fox agrees to go on a mission with intelligence for the Royal court in France. This is intelligence that may at last bring the Civil War to an end. Fox is betrayed by his masters whose self- interest my be that he will die. He is pursued by a ruthless and vicious enemy he has made in the past. This is a story of betrayal, retribution and vengeance.
Nick McCarty is a playwright and scriptwriter whose credits include The Wolf Road and series for UK television. Nick has written many plays and book adaptations for radio.
This is a fast moving story but not too fast to outstrip the period. The characters are very believable and importantly likeable. The plot was also a good and one that could have happened when you know that Fairfax and Thurloe survived the restoration. I would recommend this as an enjoyable historical adventure.