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Firstly thanks to the publisher for an advanced copy of this book.

This is the third in the series concerning Dr Nick Shelby, Bianca and their "almost" family members set in Elizabethan England. I have really enjoyed the previous 2 books and this one also does not disappoint. This book is set over 2 continents and tells the story of how Nick and Bianca deal with their own mysteries in their own ways, and if left unsolved these mysteries will have a catastrophic outcome to England and the Queen in particular.
This series just gets better and better and I truly hope that the 4th installment will not be long in being published. I would recommend however that you read these books in order to ensure you understand the journey they have both been through.

I highly recommend this book to those who have already read the first 2 and if you haven't start at the beginning you will not be sorry.

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I loved reading this book. Loved it.

The third book in the Jackdaw Mysteries series is another brilliant read, and somehow manages to improve on the previous 2 books.

This time we find reluctant spy Nicholas Shelby sent halfway across the world to Morocco to uncover a plot, and at the same time in plague ridden London, Bianca inexplicable finds herself investigating the same murderous plot.

Perry's writing style is effortless. The interplay and dialogue between the characters is so natural, and the plot develops so quickly that there's no need for any filler. He brings 16th century London to life just as vividly as CJ Sansom and Rory Clements.

I love the cast of characters in this series, i love the setting and i love the feel of the books. They're great page turners, and just all round good fun. I cannot wait for book 4.

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The third in this wonderful series featuring Nicholas Shelby and Bianca Merton. This book, set in 1593, takes the action to Marrakech in Morocco. As always S. W. Perry has produced a well-researched story with truly likeable characters. The plot is well-thought out and provides lots of suspense and tension. An excellent read that not only entertained but increased my knowledge of the medieval Islamic world. Highly recommended.

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