A Serpent in the Garden

A totally gripping historical crime thriller

Howard Linskey

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Hardie Grant Books
29 April 2025

Fiction & Literature; Historical mysteries; Espionage & spy thriller; Historical fiction

Series: William Shakespeare Mysteries

The greatest writer who ever lived… turns spy.

London, 1592. 28-year-old William Shakespeare is the rising man of English theatre. But plague has hit the capital, and the playhouses are to be shut. Livelihoods, and lives, are at stake.

Lady Celia Vernon is one of the first to perish but did she really die of plague? Her cousin, the Earl of Southampton, orders Will to discover the truth in a London filled with conspirators and traitors, assassins and spies.

The Queen's spymaster, Robert Cecil, suspects the Earl of treason and orders Will to spy on him in return. Caught between two of the most powerful men in the kingdom, Will cannot possibly serve both masters, and could easily become the next victim of the killer he is trying to catch.

With his future, safety and life on the line, Will uncovers a devastating secret, and changes the course of his, and the world’s, destiny forever.

An utterly compelling historical mystery offering a new and fascinating look into the personal life of the great William Shakespeare.

By: Howard Linskey
Imprint: Hardie Grant Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 30mm
ISBN: 9781804368770
ISBN 10: 1804368776
Series: William Shakespeare Mysteries
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 29 April 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

A former journalist, Howard Linskey’s works include crime series and standalones set in the north-east, including the DC Ian Bradshaw series published by Penguin, and two espionage novels. He also writes historical fiction and non-fiction. His books have been published in nine countries. Originally from County Durham, he lives in Herts with his wife and daughter.