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The Beasts of the City
Paperback
Series: The Thomas Berrington Tudor Mysteries, Book 4
Mystery & ThrillerHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781915949066
Publisher: River Tree Print
Published: Aug 9 2024
Pages: 454
Weight: 1.08
Height: 1.01 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
In a city shrouded with dread, the arrival of Thomas Berrington, summoned by King Henry, sets the stage for a tale of sinister intrigue. London is gripped by terror, with whispers of demons roaming under the cloak of night, leaving a trail of gruesome carnage.
Amidst this chaos lies the allure of The Beasts of the City, a mystifying tome of alchemy and prophecy. This elusive book promises immense wealth, power and eternal life to those who can unearth its secrets. Yet to do so comes with perilous consequences.
Navigating the complex web of London's nascent printing industry, a blend of lawful and covert operations, Thomas enlists the expertise of two eminent figures destined for greatness: Thomas More and Thomas Linacre.
While entangled in this web, Thomas also grapples with a royal command from King Henry concerning the contentious future of Catherine of Aragon. Concurrently, he is thrust into the heart of the macabre murders plaguing the city.
A fateful encounter with a noble associate of the King unveils a hidden realm of decadence and vice, steering Thomas closer to the malevolent force behind the slayings.
Joining forces with Will and Usaden, Thomas embarks on a perilous quest. They must unravel the enigma, tracing the sinister force luring unsuspecting victims to their doom. In a race against time, they strive to thwart further atrocities, even as their own lives hang in the balance.
The Beasts of the City marks the thrilling return of Thomas Berrington and his companions in an exhilarating new adventure, as dark forces stalk the shadowy streets of Tudor London.
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