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The Desperate Remedy

(2002)
Henry Gresham and the Gunpowder Plot
(The fourth book in the Henry Gresham series)
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Awards
2002 CWA Historical Dagger (shortlist)

In the dark days of King James I, a man must know his enemies to survive. To Henry Gresham - courtier, spy - William Shadwell - informer, thief - is one of his best sources. When Shadwell is murdered, Gresham's enquiries uncover an audacious plot of Catholic uprising and a trail of gunpowder.


Genre: Historical Mystery

Praise for this book

"Henry Gresham is a hero for all seasons, and The Desperate Remedy is a dashing delight that challenges what we think we know." - Val McDermid


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