The Roaring Boy

Nicholas Bracewell, Book 7

By: Edward Marston

Narrated by: David Thorpe

One play, two murders and a grievous miscarriage of justice.

After a calamitous performance and the death of one of their own, Lord Westfield’s Men are more than despondent. So when the mysterious Simon Chaloner follows Nicholas Bracewell home with an offer of a new play, anonymously penned, his offer seems too good to refuse. It is a story of a simple death used to conceal a greater treachery, perhaps even treason.

But they could never have known how dangerous one play could be. Or how telling the tale of a murdered mathematician might put them all in jeopardy. It is up to Nick to once more save the acting troupe from disaster, to reveal the traitor that threatens both Queen and country, and to prove who really killed the Roaring Boy.

©2014 Edward Marston (P)2014 Soundings

Critic reviews

"Edward Marston is a master of his craft." (Daily Mail)

Good

Another interesting murder mystery that leads the characters in several directions. Really enjoying this series. Although the narrators change at time they are all good