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Christopher Redmayne Series by author "Edward Marston" Formats: AZW3, EPUB, MOBI Set in London during the Restoration period featuring this series sees architect Christopher Redmayne and a Puritan Constable, Jonathan Bale, form an unlikely alliance which sees them successful solve a series of crimes together.  Volume 1: The King's EvilISBN-13: 9780747262558 ASIN: B006WB7OXW Published: 8/05/1999 Christopher Redmayne is a true Restoration man. After destruction wrought by the Great Fire, he is also one of the architects working to restore London to its previous splendor. This novel is a historical drama centered on the turmoil of restoration England.  Volume 2: The Amorous NightingaleISBN-13: 9780747275855 ASIN: B006WB7KUE Published: 7/06/2000 Acclaimed beauty and singer Harriet Gow has earned a position envied by every available women of the Restoration period: she is the King's favourite mistress. After seeing her perform, Christopher Redmayne is also captivated. The impression Harriet made is still lingering in his mind when he is summoned urgently by the Charles II. Harriet has been kidnapped, and Redmayne, with the help of his friend Jonathan Bale - a Puritan constable - is engaged to resolve this delicate affair. The facade of elegance and gentility soon begins to crumble in the face of their investigations. Harriet is, indeed, an amorous nightingale; the fabric of her life entangled in jealousy, avarice and lust. Just as Redmayne and Bale start to question whether she is really the victim or the guilty party a brutal murder provides the answer...  Volume 3: The Repentant RakeISBN-13: 9780747262572 ASIN: B006WB7NA6 Published: 8/02/2001 'London is a veritable cesspool...A swamp of corruption and crime' When Sir Julius Cheever's son, a notorious rake, goes missing, and a blackmailer begins terrorising London's most dissolute fops, it seems plausible that the two events are connected. Divided by politics but united in a desire to see justice done, Christopher Redmayne and Jonathan Bale must combine forces once again. But how can they hope to find those who exploit the scandal of others, when the victims themselves will do anything to maintain their anonymity? And what of Sir Julius's son? Most feel he must have been the victim of his own, debauched appetites, but a few talk of his repentance. So where is the repentant rake? And, with only lies, rumours and gossip to work with, can Redmayne and Bale ever hope to find him?  Volume 4: The Frost FairISBN-13: 9780749006389 ASIN: B006WB7N0Q Published: 3/22/2003 Christmas, 1669. In the grip of the coldest winter for years, the River Thames is frozen from bank to bank and London celebrates with a traditional frost fair held on its broad back. Revellers come from far and wide to enjoy the spectacle. Among the throng is ambitious young architect Christopher Redmayne. By chance he meets a good friend, Constable Jonathan Bale, attending with his family. As the adults talk, Bale's sons skate around them. But their competitive nature spells trouble onto thin ice and is in danger of crashing into the freezing water below. Christopher and Jonathan save the boy but make a chilling discovery the frozen corpse of a naked man embedded in the ice.  Volume 5: The Parliament HouseISBN-13: 9780749081775 ASIN: B006WB7QV2 Published: 2/01/2006 London, 1670 - the completion of his new project could not have run more smoothly for Christopher Redmayne. He was commissioned to design a new house for merchant Francis Polegate. To celebrate, Polegate throws a party & invites Christopher as an honoured guest. But then one of the guests is murdered upon leaving the new house.  Volume 6: The Painted LadyISBN-13: 9780425240519 ASIN: B004Q7DQJ0 Published: 3/15/2007 Araminta Jewell is one of the beauties of her day; a witty, resourceful, dazzling young lady who manages to resist all the blandishments that come her way. Even her marriage to the ugly Sir Martin Culthorpe has not tamed the rakes of London. When Sir Martin is murdered, Christopher Redmayne investigates.  Meet the AuthorsEdward Marston Edward Marston was born and brought up in Wales. He read Modern History at Oxford then lectured in the subject for three years before becoming a full-time freelance writer. His first historical mystery, The Queen's Head, was published in 1988, launching the Nicholas Bracewell series.  Sharing Widget |
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