This Deceitful Light

"Blandford Candy is as endearing a rogue as you are likely to find in any work of literature." Matthew Harffy, author of the Bernicia Chronicles1643.Blandford Candy, rake and spy, returns to London to find a brutal murderer at large. He is ordered to find the killer by Parliament's Scoutmaster General.Our reluctant hero uncovers a web of deceit in the highest corridors of power, and searches for evidence that could condemn the richest men in England to death.He comes to the attention of upcoming general, Oliver Cromwell, as his investigation takes him to the bloody battlefield of Marston Moor.But only one man can help - Sir John Hurry. A man Blandford has sworn to kill.As well as navigating the politics and perils of the Civil War Blandford must also deal with his duplicitous and ruthless brother, now a rival agent for the King.Who can Blandford trust with enemies on both sides of the conflict?Praise for Jemahl Evans and the Blandford Candy series: "The research is impeccable and the writing full of verve." Antonia Senior, The Times."It's great fun and a rollicking good read." Historical Novel Society."Frankly, glorious." Michael Jecks.Jemahl Evans is the author of the acclaimed Sir Blandford Candy series of novel. He lives in West Wales.