"Lloyd once again infuses his world with the sights, sounds, and smells of the late 17th century...for what's bound to be one of the best historical novels of the year." - CrimeReads In a thrilling sequel to The Bloodless Boy -a New York Times Best New Historical Novel of 2021 - combining the color and adventure of Alexandre Dumas and the thrills of Frederick Forsyth - early scientists Harry Hunt and Robert Hooke of the Royal Society stumble on a plot to kill the Queen of England .
"Lloyd once again infuses his world with the sights, sounds, and smells of the late 17th century...for what's bound to be one of the best historical novels of the year." - CrimeReads In a thrilling sequel to The Bloodless Boy -a New York Times Best New Historical Novel of 2021 - combining the color and adventure of Alexandre Dumas and the thrills of Frederick Forsyth - early scientists Harry Hunt and Robert Hooke of the Royal Society stumble on a plot to kill the Queen of England .