{"title":"Series: Laurence Jago","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enthralling world of the 'Laurence Jago' series, where history and mystery intertwine seamlessly. This captivating collection by Leonora Nattrass will transport you to the tumultuous times of the late 18th century, where political intrigue and suspense are at the forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet against the backdrop of revolutionary fervour and espionage, the series kicks off with \u003cem\u003eBlack Drop\u003c\/em\u003e. This riveting tale invites you into the shadowy corridors of London, where secrets are a currency and survival is a skill. Delve into the life of Laurence Jago, a clerk at the Foreign Office, who grapples with treacherous allegiances and hidden agendas, all while pursuing justice and truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe intrigue continues with \u003cem\u003eBlue Water\u003c\/em\u003e, a spellbinding sequel that takes you on a thrilling journey across the high seas. Jago finds himself embroiled in another conspiracy, where every decision teeters on the brink of disaster. Nattrass's masterful storytelling and meticulous attention to historical detail promise a thrilling ride filled with unexpected twists and turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth books epitomise the rich tapestry of crime and thriller genres, offering readers a delightful blend of historical accuracy and edge-of-your-seat suspense. Whether you're a seasoned fan of political thrillers or a newcomer to historical mysteries, the 'Laurence Jago' series will captivate and keep you guessing until the very last page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"black-drop-by-leonora-nattrass-9781788165938","title":"Black Drop","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlack Drop\u003c\/em\u003e is a joy from start to finish' - ANDREW TAYLOR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A thrilling slice of pitch-dark historical fiction' - EMMA STONEX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A gripping, intricate story of Georgian high politics' - W.C. RYAN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the confession of Laurence Jago. Clerk. Gentleman. Reluctant spy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJuly 1794, and the streets of London are filled with rumours of revolution. Political radical Thomas Hardy is to go on trial for treason, the war against the French is not going in Britain's favour, and negotiations with the independent American colonies are on a knife edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLaurence Jago - clerk to the Foreign Office - is ever more reliant on the Black Drop to ease his nightmares. A highly sensitive letter has been leaked to the press, which may lead to the destruction of the British Army, and Laurence is a suspect. Then he discovers the body of a fellow clerk, supposedly a suicide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlame for the leak is shifted to the dead man, but even as the body is taken to the anatomists, Laurence is certain both of his friend's innocence, and that he was murdered. 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MACLEAN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A fine adventure reminiscent of Patrick O'Brian' - \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the secret report of Laurence Jago. Unwilling spy. Reluctant sailor. Accidental detective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew Year 1795, and Laurence Jago is aboard the \u003ci\u003eTankerville\u003c\/i\u003e mail ship, en route to Philadelphia. Laurence is travelling undercover, supposedly as a journalist's assistant. But his real mission is to protect a civil servant, en route to Congress with a vital treaty that will stop the Americans from joining the French in their war against Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the civil servant meets an unfortunate - and apparently accidental - end, the treaty disappears, and Laurence realises that only he can keep the Americans out of the war. 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