The Cardinal's Court: A Hugh Mac Egan Mystery by Cora Harrison (English) Paperba

Description: The Cardinal's Court by Cora Harrison The first book in the Hugh Mac Egan murder mystery series, written by bestselling novelist Cora Harrison. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description To shoot a man on the spur of the moment in the presence of the king and his court, not to mention the cardinal and his household, that took a boldness ... Or utter despair. HAMPTON COURT, 1522. Lawyer Hugh Mac Egan has arrived from Ireland to draw up the marriage contract between James Butler, son of his employer the Earl of Ormond, and Anne Boleyn - a dynastic alliance that will resolve an age-old inheritance dispute. But Anne, it seems, has other ideas. Her heart is set on Harry Percy, heir to the magnificent earldom of Northumberland, sparking rivalry between the two young men. When a member of Cardinal Wolseys palace staff is found shot dead with an arrow, Percy is quick to give evidence that implicates Butler. And with Percys testimony backed up by Butlers artful bride-to-be, things start to look bleak for the young Irishman. In Tudor England, the accused is guilty until proven innocent. Against the backdrop of the Lenten festivities, Mac Egan sets out to exonerate his patrons heir and find the real killer, uncovering as he does so the many factions and intrigues that lie beneath the surface at the cardinals court. AUTHOR: Cora Harrison is the author of the acclaimed Burren Mysteries, which include My Lady Judge, and numerous childrens books. Notes A mystery of Tudor England is placed before Hugh Mac Egan, beginning with a bitter rivalry in Cardinal Wolseys palace, in this paperback edition of the first in the series. Author Biography Cora Harrison is the author of the acclaimed Burren Mysteries (Pan), as well as the historical thriller A Shameful Murder (Severn House, 2015). She has written numerous childrens books, including the bestselling I Was Jane Austens Best Friend (Macmillan, 2010). Long Description To shoot a man on the spur of the moment in the presence of the king and his court, not to mention the cardinal and his household, that took a boldness ... Or utter despair. HAMPTON COURT, 1522. Lawyer Hugh Mac Egan has arrived from Ireland to draw up the marriage contract between James Butler, son of his employer the Earl of Ormond, and Anne Boleyn - a dynastic alliance that will resolve an age-old inheritance dispute. But Anne, it seems, has other ideas. Her heart is set on Harry Percy, heir to the magnificent earldom of Northumberland, sparking rivalry between the two young men. When a member of Cardinal Wolseys palace staff is found shot dead with an arrow, Percy is quick to give evidence that implicates Butler. And with Percys testimony backed up by Butlers artful bride-to-be, things start to look bleak for the young Irishman. In Tudor England, the accused is guilty until proven innocent. Against the backdrop of the Lenten festivities, Mac Egan sets out to exonerate his patrons heir and find the real killer, uncovering as he does so the many factions and intrigues that lie beneath the surface at the cardinals court. Promotional "Headline" Key Marketing pointsReviews in publications such as: The Observer, London Review of Books, The Daily Telegraph, The Daily Mirror, BBC History.Features and interviews in places such as: local (Irish) press, Discover Britain, Tudor Society, Tudor Enthusiast, Tudor Times, Tudor Blog, Integrated online campaign via The History Press website, email newsletter, Twitter and Facebook.Author talk at Hampton Court. Description for Sales People KEY SALES INFORMATION* Paperback edition of the first book in the Hugh Mac Egan series, written by bestselling novelist Cora Harrison* There is a real thirst for Tudor murder mysteries* Evokes the style of C.J. Sansom and Rory Clements Details ISBN0750983590 Author Cora Harrison Pages 320 Publisher The History Press Ltd Year 2018 ISBN-10 0750983590 ISBN-13 9780750983594 Format Paperback Imprint The History Press Ltd Subtitle A Hugh Mac Egan Mystery Place of Publication Stroud Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Media Book Replaces 9780750968393 Publication Date 2018-04-23 Series Hugh Mac Egan Mysteries Language English UK Release Date 2018-04-23 AU Release Date 2018-04-23 NZ Release Date 2018-04-23 Alternative 9780750968393 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133484783;

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