The Crown Agent

'An assured debut that unashamedly harks back to classic thrillers... reads like a knowing blend of John Buchan's The 39 Steps and Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island.' -The Irish TimesA ship adrift, all hands dead. A lighthouse keeper murdered in the night. The Crown needs a man to find the truth. Doctor Mungo Lyon, his reputation tarnished by the Burke & Hare scandal, and forbidden to practise as a surgeon, is the wrong man. That's exactly why the Crown chose him.


Genre: Historical

"This is a colourful and fascinating story - the first of what I hope will be many adventures penned by the talented Mr O'Rourke." - Alexander McCall Smith

"Fast-paced and not a word wasted, this is a classic adventure that calls to mind Stevenson and Buchan." - S G MacLean