A Rustle of Silk
- 256pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Introducing Dr Gabriel Taverner in the first of a gripping series of British mysteries set in early 17th century Devon
Plongez dans les intrigues du début du XVIIe siècle dans le Devon, en Angleterre, où un médecin brillant élucide une série de mystères complexes. Cette série allie harmonieusement l'atmosphère historique à un travail de détective captivant, chaque affaire testant non seulement un intellect vif mais aussi les connaissances médicales de l'époque. Découvrez des secrets cachés dans d'anciennes demeures et des ruelles sombres. Chaque volume offre une aventure prenante et un aperçu saisissant de la société de l'époque.
Introducing Dr Gabriel Taverner in the first of a gripping series of British mysteries set in early 17th century Devon
1604. When the emaciated body of a vagrant is found on the moor, it's the verdict of physician Gabriel Taverner that the man died of natural causes. But who was he, and why had he come to this small village to die cold, sick and alone? Attempting to find the answers, Taverner unearths a series of shocking secrets stretching back fourteen years.
1604. Gabriel Taverner is surprised to receive an urgent summons from his old naval captain, who believes his ship is haunted by an evil spirit. Dismissive of the crew's talk of blue-skinned ghosts, Gabriel is convinced there must be a rational explanation behind the mass hallucinations. But matters take a disturbing turn when a body is discovered...