{"product_id":"a-necessary-killing-william-constable-spy-thriller-series-9781705584538","title":"A Necessary Killing (William Constable Spy Thriller series)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Necessary Killing (William Constable Spy Thriller series)\u003c\/strong\u003e by Walker, Paul. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781705584538.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Full of convincing characters both historical and imagined ... a worthy successor to A State of Treason.’ Peter Tonkin\n1579.\nWilliam Constable - physician and unwilling spy - is in Plymouth waiting to sail to the New World. The expedition, led by renowned explorers and traders, John Hawkins and Sir Humphrey Gilbert, has already suffered birth pangs.\nWilliams friend, Captain Charles Wicken, is accused of killing the son of a wealthy merchant, but the testimonies appear suspect. When William learns that Wicken is one of Walsingham’s agents he uncovers evidence to suggest the murder and Wicken’s naming are designed to conceal a plot of invasion - backed by Rome and Spain.\nThe sailing of the expeditions fleet is delayed while this threat is examined. William is despatched to St Malo, the lawless haunt of corsairs, to investigate. His betrothed, Helen Morton, together with the fleet, wait for his return.\nMalign forces conspire to prevent William from carrying vital intelligence back to Plymouth.\nWilliam must evade enemy agents and unravel a tangle of duplicity if he is to survive - and prevent the invasion.\nThe second book in the bestselling William Constable spy thriller series, A Necessary Killing is perfect for fans of CJ Sansom, Rory Clements and SJ Parris.\nPraise for Paul Walker:\nA gripping and evocative page-turner that vibrantly brings Elizabeths London to life. Steven Veerapen, author of A Dangerous Trade\nAuthor Paul Walker lives London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Majosta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67931711799349,"sku":"ByrdShop_1705584535","price":99.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781705584538.jpg?v=1794216920","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/a-necessary-killing-william-constable-spy-thriller-series-9781705584538","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}