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Another gripping historical murder mystery – the thrilling sequel to Death and the Arrow.
London, 1716: The streets are full of spies and buzzing with intrigue. Jacobite rebels are being rounded up and hanged at Tower Hill, and on the outskirts of London, a mysterious Highwayman stalks the roads, a robber so fierce that he kills his victims simply by pointing at them!
Tom Marlowe, caught in the fascinating heat of events is resolved to get to the bottom of them, with the help of his mentor, Dr Harker, and discover who is behind the White Rider’s gruesome mask. But Dr Harker seems to be keeping secrets of his own. Who is the stranger with the Scottish accent seen at his house, and why does the Doctor lie when questioned about him?
London, 1716: The streets are full of spies and buzzing with intrigue. Jacobite rebels are being rounded up and hanged at Tower Hill, and on the outskirts of London, a mysterious Highwayman stalks the roads, a robber so fierce that he kills his victims simply by pointing at them!
Tom Marlowe, caught in the fascinating heat of events is resolved to get to the bottom of them, with the help of his mentor, Dr Harker, and discover who is behind the White Rider’s gruesome mask. But Dr Harker seems to be keeping secrets of his own. Who is the stranger with the Scottish accent seen at his house, and why does the Doctor lie when questioned about him?
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London, 1716. The streets are buzzing with intrigue, and young Tom Marlowe is caught up in the thrilling heart of it. At home, there are strange revelations about Tom’s family. Outside, the roads are haunted by a mysterious highwayman: The White Rider, a robber so vicious that he kills his victims simply by pointing at them! With the help of Dr. Harker, a family friend and retired adventurer, Tom is eager to strip away some of the secrets crowding into his world. He may not know who’s behind The White Rider’s gruesome mask, but he can’t resist the chance to investigate... Another richly detailed historical mystery by Chris Priestley, sure to keep readers enthralled. REVIEW: “Priestley creates enough excitement and intrigue to keep even reluctant readers turning the pages.” (School Library Journal, for Death and the Arrow)
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Chris Priestley started his professional life as a cartoonist; his work has often been published in the Independent and the New Statesman. He is fascinated by history and has written historical non-fiction for children, as well as the original Tom Marlowe mystery, Death and the Arrow. His first ever book, Dog Magic!, published by Corgi Pups was shortlisted for the Children's Book Award. Chris lives in Norfolk with his wife and young son.
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- PublisherCorgi
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0440866081
- ISBN 13 9780440866084
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages192
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