"1654. In the teeming warren of spies, exiles and assassins that is Cromwell's London, the Lord Protector's most feared agent is Damian Seeker. No one knows where Seeker comes from, or even his real name. But one thing is certain - nothing remains hidden from him for long.
When a popular captain and hero of Cromwell's all-powerful army is murdered, and Elias Ellingworth, an outspoken critic of Cromwell's regime, is found standing over the bleeding body clutching a knife, his guilt seems to be without question.
Yet Seeker is not convinced. He will stop at nothing to unmask the true killer and save Ellingworth from the gallows, and Seeker knows better than any man where to search ..."
S.G. MacLean's The Seeker won the 2015 CWA Endeavour Historical Dagger. I'm glad to know that it's the first book in a series because I am loving it and looking forward to more. Here's a short interview with the author (whose The Bookseller of Inverness was one of my best books of 2023).
I loved The Bookseller of Inverness which I bought directly as a result of your enthusiasm for it. It really was good. Looking forward to this series.
Posted by: Juxtabook | 24 January 2024 at 01:03 PM
I love her books, being able to set a scene so well without anachronisms or info-dropping is a real skill. I'd recommend The Redemption of Alexander Seaton, her first book, too.
Posted by: Victoria Corby | 25 January 2024 at 04:52 PM
Katrina of Pining for the West also recommended The Seeker and it is not available in the US. I had not got around to ordering it but this is just the incentive I needed!
Just saw a wonderful Sargent exhibit in Boston and I think it is going to the Tate next. The focus on costume was unusual and very appealing.
Also really enjoyed Clothes-Peg. It's like those dreams when you find a book by a favorite author that you didn't know existed.
Posted by: Constance | 23 February 2024 at 05:41 AM