Items related to A Masterpiece of Corruption (A John Grey Historical...
The second John Grey historical mystery It is December 1657. John Grey, at his cramped desk in Lincoln's Inn, is attempting to resume his legal career. A mysterious message from a 'Mr SK' tempts him out into the snowy streets of London and to what he believes will be a harmless diversion from his studies. But Mr SK's letter proves to have been intended for somebody else entirely and Grey unwittingly finds himself in the middle of a plot to assassinate the Lord Protector - a plot about which he now knows more than it is safe to know. Can he both prevent the murder and (of greater immediate relevance) save his own skin? Both the Sealed Knot and Cromwell's Secretary of State, John Thurloe believe he is on their side, but he is unsure that either is on his. As somebody is kind enough to point out to him: 'You are a brave man, Grey. The life of a double agent can be exciting but very short.' Grey just has to hope that prediction is wrong. Praise for L.C. Tyler 'Tyler juggles his characters, story wit and clever one liners with perfect balance' - The Times 'A cracking pace, lively dialogue, wickedly witty one-liners salted with sophistication . . . Why would we not want more of John Grey?' - The Bookbag
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
L. C. Tyler was born in Essex and educated at Jesus College, Oxford and City University. His comic crime series featuring author-and-agent duo Ethelred Tressider and Elise Thirkettle has twice been nominated for Edgar Allan Poe awards in the US, and he won the Goldsboro Last Laugh Award with Herring in the Library. He has lived and worked all over the world, but has more recently been based in London and Sussex. He is currently Chair of the Crime Writers' Association. To find our more about L. C. Tyler visit www.lctyler.com or follow him on twitter @lenctyler.
Review:
[L. C. Tyler] juggles his characters, story, wit and clever one liners with perfect balance * The Times * A dizzying whirl of plot and counterplot * Guardian * I was seduced from John Grey's first scene -- Ann Cleeves A fast-paced tale of double-crossing and double agents * The Times *
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherConstable
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 1472114965
- ISBN 13 9781472114969
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages320
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 17.51
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Masterpiece of Corruption (Hardcover)
Published by
Little, Brown Book Group, London
(2016)
ISBN 10: 1472114965
ISBN 13: 9781472114969
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The second John Grey historical mystery It is December 1657. John Grey, at his cramped desk in Lincoln's Inn, is attempting to resume his legal career. A mysterious message from a 'Mr SK' tempts him out into the snowy streets of London and to what he believes will be a harmless diversion from his studies. But Mr SK's letter proves to have been intended for somebody else entirely and Grey unwittingly finds himself in the middle of a plot to assassinate the Lord Protector - a plot about which he now knows more than it is safe to know. Can he both prevent the murder and (of greater immediate relevance) save his own skin? Both the Sealed Knot and Cromwell's Secretary of State, John Thurloe believe he is on their side, but he is unsure that either is on his. As somebody is kind enough to point out to him: 'You are a brave man, Grey. The life of a double agent can be exciting but very short.' Grey just has to hope that prediction is wrong. Praise for L.C. Tyler 'Tyler juggles his characters, story wit and clever one liners with perfect balance' - The Times 'A cracking pace, lively dialogue, wickedly witty one-liners salted with sophistication . . . Why would we not want more of John Grey?' - The Bookbag A John Grey historical mystery Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781472114969
Buy New
US$ 17.51
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Masterpiece of Corruption
Published by
Little, Brown 2016-01-14, London
(2016)
ISBN 10: 1472114965
ISBN 13: 9781472114969
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description hardback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 9781472114969
Buy New
US$ 12.14
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Masterpiece of Corruption
Published by
Little, Brown Book Group
(2016)
ISBN 10: 1472114965
ISBN 13: 9781472114969
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. A John Grey historical mystery. Seller Inventory # B9781472114969
Buy New
US$ 12.14
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Masterpiece of Corruption A John Grey Historical Mystery
Published by
Little, Brown Book Group
(2016)
ISBN 10: 1472114965
ISBN 13: 9781472114969
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 4
Seller:
Rating
Book Description HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # AR-9781472114969
Buy New
US$ 13.51
Convert currency
Stock Image
Masterpiece of Corruption (Hardcover)
Published by
Little, Brown Book Group, London
(2016)
ISBN 10: 1472114965
ISBN 13: 9781472114969
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The second John Grey historical mystery It is December 1657. John Grey, at his cramped desk in Lincoln's Inn, is attempting to resume his legal career. A mysterious message from a 'Mr SK' tempts him out into the snowy streets of London and to what he believes will be a harmless diversion from his studies. But Mr SK's letter proves to have been intended for somebody else entirely and Grey unwittingly finds himself in the middle of a plot to assassinate the Lord Protector - a plot about which he now knows more than it is safe to know. Can he both prevent the murder and (of greater immediate relevance) save his own skin? Both the Sealed Knot and Cromwell's Secretary of State, John Thurloe believe he is on their side, but he is unsure that either is on his. As somebody is kind enough to point out to him: 'You are a brave man, Grey. The life of a double agent can be exciting but very short.' Grey just has to hope that prediction is wrong. Praise for L.C. Tyler 'Tyler juggles his characters, story wit and clever one liners with perfect balance' - The Times 'A cracking pace, lively dialogue, wickedly witty one-liners salted with sophistication . . . Why would we not want more of John Grey?' - The Bookbag A John Grey historical mystery Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781472114969
Buy New
US$ 17.04
Convert currency
Stock Image
Masterpiece of Corruption (Hardcover)
Published by
Little, Brown Book Group, London
(2016)
ISBN 10: 1472114965
ISBN 13: 9781472114969
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The second John Grey historical mystery It is December 1657. John Grey, at his cramped desk in Lincoln's Inn, is attempting to resume his legal career. A mysterious message from a 'Mr SK' tempts him out into the snowy streets of London and to what he believes will be a harmless diversion from his studies. But Mr SK's letter proves to have been intended for somebody else entirely and Grey unwittingly finds himself in the middle of a plot to assassinate the Lord Protector - a plot about which he now knows more than it is safe to know. Can he both prevent the murder and (of greater immediate relevance) save his own skin? Both the Sealed Knot and Cromwell's Secretary of State, John Thurloe believe he is on their side, but he is unsure that either is on his. As somebody is kind enough to point out to him: 'You are a brave man, Grey. The life of a double agent can be exciting but very short.' Grey just has to hope that prediction is wrong. Praise for L.C. Tyler 'Tyler juggles his characters, story wit and clever one liners with perfect balance' - The Times 'A cracking pace, lively dialogue, wickedly witty one-liners salted with sophistication . . . Why would we not want more of John Grey?' - The Bookbag A John Grey historical mystery Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781472114969
Buy New
US$ 27.42
Convert currency