Dorset, 1625: Alice knows she shouldn't be here. She has been careful, watchful, deceitful even, to get to this point. But now the time has come, her heart is pounding with the enormity of her plan ... Alice Edwards is on her own and fighting for all that she holds dear. In a time of deadly plague, hope lies in herbs and remedies. But sickness is not the only danger. Who is the mysterious child who has fallen under her care? And how can Alice tell friend from foe when the shadow of a murder is haunting her steps - and heartache awaits at every turn? A gripping and authentic debut from a new voice in historical drama

About the Author
Georgia Piggott is a former business systems analyst in retail, airlines and telecommunications. Her specialism is tailoring IT systems for non-technical Users. It is this passion for translation and language that has inspired her to explore seventeenth century England. Georgia lives in Dorset, where her first novel Just Causes is set. A Hazardous Game is her second novel, set for release in Spring 2024

Reviews
"Brilliant ... What a great read. I couldn't put it down! It was so well written, not only a great story full of intrigue, but also full with such a lot of historical detail. Can't wait to read more about Alice. Hope we don't have to wait too long for a sequel" -- reader review; 'Couldn't put it down ... The detail and depth of characters are mesmerising' -- reader review; "Great read ... I am looking forward to reading about her new life and further adventures" -- reader review;



Book Information
ISBN 9781915067166
Author Georgia Piggott
Format Paperback
Page Count 360
Imprint Crumps Barn Studio
Publisher Crumps Barn Studio
Weight(grams) 240g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 26mm