{"product_id":"a-rustle-of-silk-a-new-forensic-mystery-series-set-in-stuart-england-9781847517586","title":"A Rustle of Silk: A New Forensic Mystery Series Set in Stuart England","description":"\u003ci\u003e\"Clare has carefully researched the period she is writing about and offers authentic, engaging historical detail, but her real gift is as a superb storyteller whose clever, twisty plots; believable characters; and skillful writing will engross the reader from first page to last\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist Starred Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eIntroducing physician-sleuth Dr Gabriel Taverner in the first of an intriguing series of mysteries set in early 17th century Devon. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e1603. \u003c\/i\u003eFormer ship's surgeon Gabriel Taverner is attempting to re-establish himself as a country physician in rural Devon. But it's not easy to gain the locals' trust, and a series of disturbing incidents, increasing in menace and intensity, convinces him that at least one person does not welcome his presence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Called out to examine a partially decomposed body found beside the river, Gabriel discovers that he has a personal connection to the dead man. Teaming up with Coroner Theophilus Davey to find out how the man died, Gabriel uncovers some darker aspects of the lucrative silk trade which operates from nearby Plymouth. The more he finds out, the more frighteningly apparent it becomes that the people closest to him have been keeping dangerous secrets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Severn House Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781847517586\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.60d","brand":"Alys Clare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36669704503452,"sku":"9781847517586","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_15e1cb98-6c3a-4397-b639-3d5cc54e74ca.jpg?v=1603920833","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/a-rustle-of-silk-a-new-forensic-mystery-series-set-in-stuart-england-9781847517586","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}