Summary Specs England, 1685. Decades after the end of the civil war, the country is once again divided when Charles II's illegitimate son, the Protestant Duke of Monmouth, arrives in Dorset to incite rebellion against his Catholic uncle.Armed only with pitchforks, Monmouth's army is quickly defeated by King James II's superior forces and charged with high treason. Those found guilty will be hanged, drawn and quartered.As Dorset braces for carnage, the redoubtable Lady Jayne Harrier and a small group of trusted allies - including her courageous son and the independent-minded daughter of a local lawyer - contrive ways to save men from the gallows.Compelling and powerful, The Players is a story of guile, deceit and compassion during the dark days of The Bloody Assizes. Secrets are kept and surprising friendships formed in a dangerous gamble to thwart a brutal king's thirst for vengeance... General Information ISBN 9781761471834 Publisher Allen & Unwin Imprint Allen & Unwin Weight (g) 522.0 Publication date 27 October 2024 Product Type books Other Specifications Author Minette Walters Bind Paperback Edition 1 Language English Pages 496 BIC subject FV Additional Information For more information on our shipping policy follow this link and for our returns policy click here.
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