This Deceitful Light

Matthew Harffy, author of the Blandford Candy, rake and spy, returns to London to find a brutal murderer at large. He is ordered to find the killer by Parliament's Scoutmaster General. Our reluctant hero uncovers a web of deceit in the highest corridors of power, and searches for evidence that could condemn the richest men in England to death. He comes to the attention of upcoming general, Oliver Cromwell, as his investigation takes him to the bloody battlefield of Marston Moor. But only one man can help - Sir John Hurry. A man Blandford has sworn to kill. As well as navigating the politics and perils of the Civil War Blandford must also deal with his duplicitous and ruthless brother, now a rival agent for the King. Who can Blandford trust with enemies on both sides of the conflict? Praise for Jemahl Evans and the Blandford Candy series: "The research is impeccable and the writing full of verve." "It's great fun and a rollicking good read." "Frankly, glorious."