Revenger: A Novel of Tudor Intrigue
Advanced Praise forRevenger“Set in Elizabethan England, Clements's sequel to his debut, Martyr, raises him to the top rank of historical thriller writers….Clements presents an intricate web of plots and subplots while vividly evoking the tenor of the times. Shakespeare makes a fascinating lead, perfectly suited to sustain what one hopes will be a long series.”  —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Rich with period detail, Revenger is a gripping tale of Elizabethan intrigue that brings Tudor England thrillingly to life.Revenger is equal parts history and mystery and wholly enthralling.” —Deanna Raybourn, author of The Dark Enquiry“An enthralling tale of treason, espionage, and mystery….With a deft hand an eye for detail, Mr. Clements sweeps us from London’s squalid back alleys to itspalatial noble mansions during the waning days of Elizabeth I’s reign.  Crackling with suspense, Shakespeare’s latest adventure hasenough twists and turns to keep you reading long into the night.”  —C.W. Gortner, author of The Confessions of Catherine de Medici“Out of the rough straw of Elizabethan history, Rory Clements has spun entertainment gold.”  —G.J. Meyers, author of The Tudors“A historical thriller to send a shiver down your spine….Energy, élan, a fine ear for dialogue and a grasp for the intrigues ofQueen Elizabeth I’s court….I could not tear myself away, it is that good.”  —Daily Mail“A historical thriller to send a shiver down your spine.”—Daily Mail(U.K.)Praise for Rory Clements’sMartyr “[An] engrossing thriller.”—The Washington Post “A world spiced with delicious characters . . . Clements seasons it with romance and humour.”—The Mail on Sunday(U.K.) “Beautifully done . . . alive and tremendously engrossing.”—The Daily Telegraph(U.K.) “[An] excellent debut . . . The characters, action and period detail are all solid.”—Publishers Weekly(starred review)