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The Audacious Crimes of Colonel Blood Robert Hutchinson

The Audacious Crimes of Colonel Blood par Robert Hutchinson

The Audacious Crimes of Colonel Blood Robert Hutchinson

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Résumé

The gripping story of Colonel Thomas Blood: dangerous double agent and Irish rogue at the court of Charles II.

The Audacious Crimes of Colonel Blood Résumé

The Audacious Crimes of Colonel Blood: The Spy Who Stole the Crown Jewels and Became the King's Secret Agent Robert Hutchinson

'A marvellous romp' The Times
'The clash of blades, the whizzing bullets and galloping hooves guarantee nonstop adventure' Literary Review

In May 1671, Colonel Blood became the only person ever to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. How did he succeed? Why did King Charles II decide to pardon him, and hire him as his personal spy?

In a page-turning narrative that reads like a thriller, Robert Hutchinson tells the compelling story of Colonel Blood: turncoat, fugitive, double agent - and the most wanted man in Restoration England.

The Audacious Crimes of Colonel Blood Avis

Robert Hutchinson's latest book is proof that truth really is stranger than fiction. The story of Colonel Blood not only introduces us to one of the most audacious men in history, but uncovers a much darker tale of spies, conspiracy and murder. A must-read for lovers of history, biography or simply a good yarn -- Tracy Borman
[A] rattling but carefully researched piece of popular history ... Hutchinson sifts the various theories with characteristic thoroughness and lightness of touch -- James Walton * DAILY MAIL *
A marvellous romp * THE TIMES *
A rigorously researched account ... Hutchinson's biography draws extensively on surviving primary sources, including eye-witness accounts of Blood's many scrapes and court cases ... a colourful tale of life in the shadow of the gallows -- Matthew Dennison * SPECTATOR *
[A] nailbiting chronicle of a thoroughly unrespectable life ... Robert Hutchinson, thoroughly at home in the smoke-and-mirrors world of Tudor and Stuart espionage, commends this doughty old desperado to us for his panache, effrontery and audacity. The Audacious Crimes of Colonel Blood is television mini-series material ... the clash of blades, the whizzing bullets and galloping hooves guarantee nonstop adventure -- Jonathan Keates * LITERARY REVIEW *
Hutchinson paints a compelling portrait of a country hectic with sedition ... Rambunctious ... richly researched * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *
[Hutchinson] writes with great gusto ... These were violent times as this riveting book reveals * TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT *
An extraordinary, stranger than fiction story * CHOICE *

À propos de Robert Hutchinson

Robert Hutchinson is a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London and the author of THE LAST DAYS OF HENRY VIII, ELIZABETH'S SPYMASTER, THOMAS CROMWELL, HOUSE OF TREASON, YOUNG HENRY and THE SPANISH ARMADA. He was Defence Correspondent for the Press Association before moving to Jane's Information Group to launch JANE'S DEFENCE WEEKLY. He has a doctorate from the University of Sussex, and was appointed OBE in the 2008 Honours List.

Informations supplémentaires

GOR007482710
9781780226101
1780226101
The Audacious Crimes of Colonel Blood: The Spy Who Stole the Crown Jewels and Became the King's Secret Agent Robert Hutchinson
Robert Hutchinson
Occasion - Très bon état
Broché
Orion Publishing Co
20160414
320
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