| The Turn of Midnight Contributor(s): Walters, Minette (Author), Keeley, Helen (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1982647310 ISBN-13: 9781982647315 Publisher: Mira Books OUR PRICE: $35.99 Product Type: MP3 CD - Other Formats Published: August 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Historical - Medieval - Fiction | Literary - Fiction | Sagas |
| Series: The Last Hours Series, 2 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.3" W x 6.7" (0.05 lbs) |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The compelling, taut and suspenseful conclusion to The Last Hours As the year 1349 approaches, the Black Death continues its devastating course across England. In Dorseteshire, the quarantined people of Develish question whether they are the only survivors. Guided by their beloved young mistress, Lady Anne, they wait, knowing that when their dwindling stores are finally gone they will have no choice but to leave. But where will they find safety in the desolate wasteland outside? One man has the courage to find out. Thaddeus Thurkell, a freethinking, educated serf, strikes out in search of supplies and news. A compelling leader, he and his companions quickly throw off the shackles of serfdom and set their minds to ensuring Develish's future--and freedom for its people. But what use is freedom that cannot be gained lawfully? When Lady Anne and Thaddeus conceive an audacious plan to secure her people's independence, neither foresees the life-threatening struggle over power, money and religion that follows ... |
Contributor Bio(s): Walters, Minette: - Minette Walters is an internationally bestselling author with more than twenty-five million copies of her books sold worldwide. Her suspense has won the Edgar Allan Poe Award for best American crime novel of the year, the CWA John Creasey Dagger for best British debut crime novel and two CWA Gold Daggers for best British crime novel of the year. She lives in Dorset with her husband and two children. The Turn of Midnight is the sequel to her first historical novel, The Last Hours. |
