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A Surfeit Of Guns (Sir Robert Carey Series)
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Sir Robert Carey Took Up His Northern Post As Warden Of The West March In Order To Escape The Complications Of Creditors And Court Life. Trouble, However, Is Where The Dashing Carey, Possibly A Cousin Of The Queen, Finds It.One Black Night In 1592, Carey Is On Night Patrol Along The Unsettled Border Anchored By The Garrison In Carlisle. It'S A Disaster. First, There'S The Fugitive He Has To Hand Over To The Warring Scots. Next Come Wee Colin Elliot'S Sheep Stealers. And Then A Gun Explodes And Takes Off The Hand Of One Of Carey'S Men. Back In Carlisle, Carey Soon Learns More Faulty Guns Lie In The Armoury In Place Of The Sound Weapons Shipped In From Newcastle Only Last Week. When These Explosive Deathtraps Are Stolen, He Sets Off In Pursuit Of Both Batches Of Gunsand The Thieves.The Search Ends In Dumfries Where King James Vi Of Scotlandpotentially King James I Of England When His Cousin Elizabeth Diesand His Raucous Court Have Assembled. James Is As Dissolute As Ever, Lovely Lady Elizabeth Widdrington, Carey'S True Love, Is Still Shackled To Her Husband, And Seductive Signora Bonnetti Takes A Serious Interest In Carey And In The Missing Guns. Will The Frustrated Courtier Be Gallant Enough To Flirt With The Signoraand With Treason?...As Wild As The American West, P.F. Chisholm'S Witty Historical Detections Are Also Elegantly Crafted And Historically Accurate As They Reimagine The Life Of A Real Elizabethan Gunslinger. Her Other Carey Novels Are A Plague Of Angels (Introduction By Diana Gabaldon), A Famine Of Horses (Introduction By Sharon Kay Penman), A Season Of Knives (Introduction By Dana Stabenow). The Author Is At Work On A Fifth Sir Robert Carey.
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- Q: What is the page count of 'A Surfeit of Guns'? A: This book has two hundred forty-six pages. It's a paperback edition published by Poisoned Pen Press.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The dimensions of this book are five point six inches in length, zero point five three inches in width, and eight point five inches in height.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Surfeit of Guns'? A: The author of this book is P. F. Chisholm, known for her engaging historical fiction.
- Q: How do I read 'A Surfeit of Guns'? A: You simply open the paperback and read through the chapters. The book is suitable for anyone interested in historical detective stories.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: Yes, this book is suitable for older children and adults who enjoy historical fiction. However, parental discretion is advised due to complex themes.
- Q: Can I use this book for a book club discussion? A: Yes, 'A Surfeit of Guns' is a great choice for book club discussions due to its rich historical context and engaging plot.
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- Q: Is this book a good gift for history lovers? A: Yes, this book is an excellent gift for history lovers, particularly those interested in the Elizabethan era and historical mysteries.
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- Q: Are there other books in the Sir Robert Carey series? A: Yes, other books in the Sir Robert Carey series include 'A Plague of Angels', 'A Famine of Horses', and 'A Season of Knives'.
- Q: How does 'A Surfeit of Guns' compare to other historical novels? A: This novel is known for its witty writing and historical accuracy, making it stand out among other historical fiction.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of court life during the Elizabethan era.