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In this gripping forensic mystery set in Stuart England, Gabriel Taverner uncovers a series of shocking secrets when he's summoned by his former naval captain to investigate strange goings-on aboard his ship. October, 1604. Former ship's surgeon turned country physician Gabriel Taverner is surprised to receive an urgent summons from his old naval captain. Now docked in Plymouth harbour, having recently returned from the Caribbean, Captain Colt believes his ship is haunted by an evil spirit, and has asked Gabriel to investigate. Dismissive of the crew's wild talk of mysterious blue-skinned ghosts, Gabriel is convinced there must be a rational explanation behind the mass hallucinations. But matters take a disturbing turn when he and the captain discover a body hidden behind one of the bulkheads. Calling on the help of his old friend, Coroner Theophilus Davey, piece by piece Gabriel uncovers a terrifying tale of treachery, dark magic, unimaginable cruelty - and cold-blooded murder.

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Excellent . Clare matches well-drawn characters, in particular the charismatic lead, with a head-scratching puzzle and creepy atmospherics. Imogen Robertson fans will be pleased * <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> * A gripping and unique page-turner that juxtaposes brutal realism with an astonishing, otherworldly, magical adventure . A real standout * <b>Booklist</b> * A bone-chilling metaphysical mystery * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> * Wonderfully authentic period details, larger-than-life characters, a thought-provoking plot, and an affecting and powerful conclusion make this one of Clare's best * <b>Booklist Starred Review</b> of <b>The Angel in the Glass</b> * Impressive ... The mystery satisfies with a tragic, far-reaching conclusion. Clare reinforces her place among the top rank of historical writers * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> on <b>The Angel in the Glass</b> * A superb storyteller whose clever, twisty plots; believable characters, and skilful writing will engross the reader from first page to last * <b>Booklist Starred Review</b> of <b>A Rustle of Silk</b> * Gripping ... Characters who are complex individuals complement the well-paced and pleasantly twisty plot * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> on <b>A Rustle of Silk</b> *

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Alys Clare lives in the English countryside, where her novels are set. As well as the Gabriel Taverner series, she is the author of the Aelf Fen, Hawkenlye, and brand-new World's End Bureau historical mystery series.

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