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The Secret World of Christoval Alvarez
(2014)(The first book in the Chronicles of Christoval Alvarez series)
A novel by Ann Swinfen
England, 1586. Treason threatens the very heart of the nation.
England is awash with traitors plotting to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I and bring about a foreign invasion.Young physician Christoval Alvarez, a refugee from the horrors of the Portuguese Inquisition, is coerced into becoming a code-breaker and agent in Sir Francis Walsingham’s secret service at the behest of the Crown.
In the race to thwart the plot, who will triumph – the ruthless conspirators or the equally ruthless State?
An enthralling historical mystery with an exceptional twist, perfect for fans of S. J. Parris, D. V. Bishop and C. J. Sansom.
Genre: Historical
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