Henry Gresham #1-2: The Desperate Remedy & The Conscience Of The King

For hundreds of years historians have argued not only the truth of the Gunpowder Plot, but whether an obscure resident of Stratford-upon-Avon could have written the plays accredited to William Shakespeare. In these two highly acclaimed historical crime thrillers, Martin Stephen combines a top academic's grasp of history with a storyteller's ability to create huge suspense.

All this set against a vividly realised background of an England poised between the medieval and modern age. Stephen's books are not just top-class crime adventures but provide an enthralling vision of history. Nominated for a Golden Dagger award, this is thriller writing at its best.

• Author: Martin Stephen
• Online Rating: 3.2/5
• Genres: Historical Fiction
• Book Condition: Line imprints and spine creases.

Please note: This is a secondhand item. Expect age-related wear and creases.