Pleasing Mr Pepys: A vibrant tale of history brought to life (Women Of Pepys' Diary Series) - Softcover

Swift, Deborah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1786154188 ISBN 13: 9781786154187

Verlag: Accent Press, 2017

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'Deb Willet, Elizabeth Pepys's maid and the object of Samuel Pepys's attentions, is finally given centre-stage after 350 years, and her tale was worth waiting for. This is exceptional story-telling.' L. C. Tyler 'Laced with emotional intensity and drama, Pleasing Mr Pepys... (has) an intricate plot that features red herrings, unexpected twists, and surprises that will take readers on a very delightful ride.' Arya Fomonyuy, Readers' Favorite From acclaimed historical novelist Deborah Swift, Pleasing Mr Pepys is the story of diarist Samuel Pepys' London, vibrantly told through the eyes of his maid. Deb Willet is desperate to escape her domineering aunt and takes a position as companion to Elisabeth Pepys, Samuel's wife. Deb believes it will give her the respectability and freedom she craves - but it proves far more complicated than she could ever have imagined. London is still in ruins from the Great Fire. Although Charles II has been restored to the throne, there is the prospect of war with the Dutch - the world's great sea power of the era. In the midst of this tumult strides Samuel Pepys, diarist and man of note. Pepys' influence in Restoration London means that the Dutch are keen to get their hands on his secrets - even if that means murder, espionage and blackmail to get them. Deb is soon caught up in a web of deception and double-dealing. And with Mr Pepys' attentions turned towards her, there's a lot more than treason at stake... Selling other people's secrets is a dangerous game

Biografía del autor

Deborah Swift is a historical novelist living on the edge of the Lake District, an area made famous by the Romantic Poets such as Wordsworth and Coleridge. Before becoming a writer, she had a career as a scenographer and costume designer for theatre and BBC TV. Her first novel 'The Lady's Slipper' was shortlisted for the Impress Prize, and she is the author of ten further historical novels including the Women of Pepys' Diary Trilogy for Accent Press. Find her at her website www.deborahswift.com

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• Verlag: Accent Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1786154188
• ISBN 13: 9781786154187
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 405