The Pudding Lane Plot
The Pudding Lane Plot
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The Fifteenth Thomas Chaloner Adventure
London rebounds from plague's aftermath. Charles II's Court revives debauchery. Plans for grand ball at White Hall Palace stir gossip. Amid war rumours, Thomas Chaloner investigates mysterious killings tied to Poulters Company, unveiling conspiracy as ball approaches. Time short to avert history's repeat against the throne.
Format: Paperback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 10 August 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Also available in Hardback.
Delve into the spying world of 17th Century man about town, Thomas Chaloner
Amidst the heart of London's vibrant resurgence, both its people and businesses have emerged from the shadows cast by the plague's devastation. Among the swift-paced recoveries, none stands out more prominently than the Court of Charles II. In this realm of opulence, excess, corruption, and debauchery have reclaimed their positions with a fervor that matches the city's newfound vitality. At the heart of London, specifically within the labyrinthine corridors of White Hall Palace in Westminster, a grand design is taking shape. A resplendent ball is in the making, an extravagant tribute to an English-born Pope long consigned to history's annals.
Yet, while the grandeur of this impending celebration envelops the palace, the pulse of the city beats with more than just merriment. In the bustling markets and the aromatic coffee houses, a different atmosphere prevails—one charged with whispers of impending conflict and premonitions of catastrophe. Uncensored news sheets, disseminating both truth and hearsay, stoke the fires of speculation. Dissatisfied citizens, their tongues never idle, lend further credence to the portents of doom that hang like a shadow over London's skyline.
At the fringes of this bustling tapestry, shadows dance with menace. A series of enigmatic murders, spread across the breadth of the capital, have left a trail of intrigue. The weapon of choice—a peculiarly elongated blade—bears testimony to a sinister design. In response, Thomas Chaloner, charged with the task of uncovering the truth, steps onto the stage. Amidst the labyrinthine streets and hidden alleys, he seeks the thread that ties these gruesome acts together. A connection emerges—the victims' affiliation with the Worshipful Company of Poulters, an organization laboring to fulfill the insatiable appetite of the city for eggs.
However, as Chaloner delves deeper into his investigation, he unravels a tapestry woven with threads of conspiracy. A web of deceit entangles him, interlacing outrageous claims of a Second Coming with the startling resurgence of regicides long thought buried by history. The rhythm of murder intensifies, each act growing bolder and more audacious than the last.
As the grand ball draws ever nearer, Chaloner senses a gathering storm, a tempest that threatens not just the revelry, but the very throne itself. A pervasive sense of foreboding gnaws at him, warning of a conspiracy that may well hold dangerous credence. With time dwindling, Chaloner shoulders the weight of history, knowing that his actions in the present may determine the course of the future.
In the heart of London's resurgence, amidst the glittering facade of royal courts and the ominous undercurrents of conspiracy, Thomas Chaloner races against the hands of fate. Will he untangle the threads of deception and thwart the looming disaster, or will history, in all its tragic repetition, cast its shadow over the grand ball and the throne it symbolizes? The answer rests within the crucible of his relentless pursuit of truth, as London teeters on the precipice of its own destiny.
Weight: 308g
Dimension: 126 x 198 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780751581904
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