PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Leonora Nattrass studied eighteenth-century literature and politics, and spent ten years lecturing in English and publishing works on William Cobbett. She lives in Cornwall, in a seventeenth-century house with seventeenth-century draughts, and spins the fleeces of her Ryeland sheep into yarn. Her first novel, Black Drop, was published in 2021. Find her on Twitter @LeonoraNattrass
Danger and mystery trapped inside a rocking barrel, far from home. Artful and authentic historical fiction at its best -- A.J. West, author of <i>The Spirit Engineer</i> I loved this rip-roaring tale of murder and intrigue on the high seas. A locked-ship mystery, and a cracking sequel to the brilliant Black Drop -- Trevor Wood, author of <i>The Man in the Street</i> I absolutely loved this book. Full of intrigue and excitement with a brilliantly-realised cast of characters and a totally immersive setting, it's a superb historical thriller -- Philippa East, author of <i>Little White Lies</i> A compelling and spectacular nautical murder mystery. Superbly written characters in a convincing historic setting - I loved it! -- Guy Morpuss, author of <i>Five Minds</i> Such a thrilling read. Characters who utterly drew me in and didn't let go until the final page. Spectacular -- J.M. Hewitt, author of <i>The Eight Year Lie</i> PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR: Weaves the complex politics of 18th-century Britain into a gripping murder mystery * The Times * A joy from start to finish. Jago is a very sympathetic hero... and Philpott made me want to cheer -- Andrew Taylor Filled with memorable characters... first-class entertainment * Sunday Times * A gripping, intricate story of Georgian high politics and low life... Top notch -- W.C. Ryan Nimbly realised * Financial Times * I admired Black Drop. I loved Blue Water. Even more welcome than an extra rum ration on Christmas Day, and slips down just as easily -- Robert Lloyd, author of <i>The Bloodless Boy</i>
