‘Gripping . . . Vividly evokes 17th-century Devon’ Publishers Weekly‘An engaging cast and plenty of genuine suspense’ Booklist Starred ReviewDevon, 1607. Gabriel Taverner, former ship’s surgeon turned country physician, is called to examine a rotting body found impaled on a blade. Identifying the corpse seems a hopeless task and the death is declared a suicide.But Gabriel is not satisfied and re-examines the body – making the first of a series of shocking discoveries that will lead him deep into the dark underbelly of the lucrative silk trade. As he investigates, Gabriel realises that not only was the death a murder – but even worse, he had a personal connection with the corpse.

About the Author

Alys Clare is the pseudonym of Elizabeth Harris, who studied archaeology at the University of Kent. Elizabeth also writes the much-loved Hawkenlye and Aelf Fen series. A Rustle of Silk is the first book in the Gabriel Taverner series.

ReviewsVividly imagined… Clare assembles a strong cast of characters. * * The Herald * *Gripping . . . Vividly evokes 17th-century Devon. Characters who are complex individuals complement the well-paced and pleasantly twisty plot * * Publishers Weekly * *An engaging cast and plenty of genuine suspense will keep historical mystery devotees firmly in Clare’s corner * * Booklist Starred Review * *Book InformationISBN 9781786894793Author Alys ClareFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Black ThornPublisher Canongate BooksWeight(grams) 174gDimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 16mm