Mathew's Tale
A historical mystery full of intrigue and murder
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- £3.99
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- £3.99
Publisher Description
No better friend, no deadlier enemy...
In Mathew's Tale, his landmark fortieth novel, Quintin Jardine tells the remarkable story of a man's quest for justice - at any cost. Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom and Paul Doherty.
'Once I picked it up, I couldn't let it go' - Michael Jecks
1818, Carluke, Lanarkshire. Mathew Fleming returns home to Scotland following heroic service at the Battle of Waterloo. After seven years away, he is a ghostly presence to those he left behind.
But Mathew is ambitious and soon becomes a man of influence in his county and beyond. Yet through all his success, he still hides the loss of his one true love.
When a terrible act of murder occurs, Mathew must choose between the rule of blood and the rule of law. And as a man of honour with a warrior's instincts, he embarks on a journey of vengeance that will test every sinew of his faith in mankind...
What readers are saying about Mathew's Tale:
'The quality of the prose, which feels authentically early 19th-century and has such a skilled lightness about it, sucks the reader in and [this book] becomes an addictive read'
'Mathew's Tale is full of colour, immersing the reader in a bygone age with deceptive ease. It is such a pleasure to read'
'This is a highly accomplished, sensitive novel, enriched by great storytelling, characterisation and historical setting and mood'
Customer Reviews
Solid Story and Characters
This book is one that once your into mid chapter 2, your hooked. I read it in a day and found it to have a good storyline that was engaging and truly kept you wondering what was happening next. With pieces of history thrown in to make it identifiable to reality, it was a solid piece of writing from cover to cover.