{"product_id":"nicholas-bracewell-series-3-books-collection-set-edward-marston-paperback","title":"Nicholas Bracewell Series Collection 3 Books Set by Edward Marston - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Queen's Head\u003cbr\u003eThe Merry Devils\u003cbr\u003eThe Trip to Jerusalem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789124098483\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allison \u0026amp; Busby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStep onto the boards of Elizabethan London with this collector's set of the first three Nicholas Bracewell mysteries by Edward Marston. Bracewell, the resourceful book-holder of Lord Westfield's Men, must keep his troupe of actors afloat while unravelling murder, sabotage and superstition in a city as vibrant as it is dangerous. Rich with period detail and brisk, witty storytelling, this three-book paperback set is a wonderful introduction to one of British crime fiction's longest-running historical series, and a fine gift for lovers of theatrical intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis set brings together the opening trilogy of Edward Marston's acclaimed Nicholas Bracewell series, beginning with \u003cem\u003eThe Queen's Head\u003c\/em\u003e, in which the murder of an actor named Will Fowler during a triumphant run at the Queen's Head theatre draws Bracewell into a dangerous conspiracy threatening to ruin Lord Westfield's Men just as Queen Elizabeth herself prepares to attend a performance. In \u003cem\u003eThe Merry Devils\u003c\/em\u003e, the troupe stages a comedy featuring two stage devils, only for a mysterious third imp to appear uninvited, plunging the company into a mystery with unsettling undertones. The trilogy concludes with \u003cem\u003eThe Trip to Jerusalem\u003c\/em\u003e, in which the Black Plague empties London's playhouses and forces Lord Westfield's Men onto the road, where new audiences bring new dangers. Together the three novels establish the world of Elizabethan theatre with meticulous historical texture and a keen sense of the precarious, backstage life of a touring troupe. Marston's dialogue-driven storytelling blends whodunnit plotting with genuine warmth for his cast, making this an ideal starting point for new readers and a satisfying reread for existing fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete first three novels in the beloved Nicholas Bracewell historical mystery series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid, meticulously researched Elizabethan theatrical setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-paced, dialogue-driven whodunnit plotting with genuine wit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback set, perfect for gifting or building a complete collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for fans of historical crime fiction and classic English mysteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEdward Marston was born and brought up in South Wales and read Modern History at Oxford before becoming a full-time writer. A former chairman of the Crime Writers' Association, he has written well over a hundred novels across many historical series, from the Domesday era to the First World War Home Front. He is best known for the Railway Detective series, but the Nicholas Bracewell novels remain treasured for their wit and period authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA rich, atmospheric introduction to Elizabethan theatre and murder, this trilogy offers three complete, self-contained mysteries with a consistent, likeable hero. Perfect for series completists and newcomers alike, it's a thoughtful gift for any historical crime fiction fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover shown in the image.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edward Marston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42810731692269,"sku":"VRT-11931","price":12.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/nicholas-bracewell-edward-marston-3-books-set-paperback.jpg?v=1784313027","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/nicholas-bracewell-series-3-books-collection-set-edward-marston-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}