The Players
by Minette Walters
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Pub Date 2 Jan 2025 | Archive Date 5 Jan 2025
Atlantic Books | Allen & Unwin
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Description
Who will save them from the gallows?
England, 1685. Decades after the end of the civil war, the country is once again divided when an illegitimate son and pretender to the throne arrives in Dorset to incite rebellion against his uncle, King James II. Angered, the king orders every captured rebel to be hanged, drawn and quartered.
As the country braces for carnage, the formidable Lady Jayne Harrier and her enigmatic son contrive ways to save men from the gallows...
Discover a brutal king's thirst for vengeance and the fearless few who stand in his way: The Players is a must-read for fans of Philippa Gregory and Kate Mosse, by 25-million-copy bestselling author Minette Walters.
Advance Praise
Praise for The Players:
‘A fascinating book, drawing the reader into the world of vicious politics in the reign of King James II. Told with the masterful skill of a true storyteller, full of action, with characters that light up the historical stage, The Players is a novel that abounds with danger and foreboding. A real page turner that kept me riveted from start to finish’ Anne O'Brien, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Marriage of Fortune
‘Historical fiction as it should be and at its best. An immersive joy to read that leads me to want more. A work that has been crafted with passion and care and symmetry, and will stand the test of time’ Elizabeth Chadwick, bestselling author of The Summer Queen
Praise for Minette Walters:
'A cleverly crafted combination of romance and adventure story' Sunday Times on The Swift and the Harrier
'Wonderful and sweeping, with a fabulous sense of place and history' Kate Mosse on The Last Hours
'Wonderfully engaging... propulsive' Daily Mail on The Swift and the Harrier
'Atmospheric... gripping' Good Housekeeping on The Swift and the Harrier
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781805463153 |
| PRICE | £20.00 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 496 |
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 774133
The Players by Minette Walters
England, 1685. Decades after the end of the civil war, the country is once again divided when an illegitimate son and pretender to the throne arrives in Dorset to incite rebellion against his uncle, King James II. Angered, the king orders every captured rebel to be hanged, drawn and quartered.
As the country braces for carnage, the formidable Lady Jayne Harrier and her enigmatic son contrive ways to save men from the gallows...
I love anything by the author and inhale her books as soon as they are out . As always a perfect read , totally riveting and could not put it down , the characters , the prose , the whole lot . Perfect.
Douglas & Diane H, Reviewer
Another brilliant book by Walters. Although as sequel to The Harrier and The Swift, it can be read as a standalone but an even better book would have been missed. The first part of the story fills in the history between the two books. The plot covers Monmouth's rebellion against James II and the transfer of the crown to William and Mary of Orange. Jayne, The Swift and her son Elias try to protect the people of Dorset and stop the king alienating his subjects. My only criticism of a thoroughly enjoyable book is that the main characters, Jayne, Elias and Althea are all a little bit too good to be true.
Can there be another sequel? I hope so.
Helen K, Educator
Excellent, well-written novel set against the backdrop of the Monmouth Rebellion and its aftermath. The characterisations of the main protagonists, both fictional and historical, including Judge Jeffreys, are very well written, and the plot is excellent and believable. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys history, literature and a 'jolly good read'.
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