A Cruel Fate
(Author) Lindsey DavisMartin Watts, a bookseller, is captured by Royalists. Jane Afton's brother Nat is taken too. They suffer inhumane treatment as prisoners-of-war. In Oxford Castle jailor William Smith tortures, beats, starves and deprives his helpless victims. Can Jane rescue her sick brother before he dies of neglect? Will Martin dare to escape? Based on real events in the English Civil War, Lindsey Davis retells the grim tale of Captain Smith's abuse of power in Oxford prison - where many died in misery though a lucky few survived.
Lindsey Davis
Lindsey Davis is a British historical novelist known for her popular series of historical detective novels featuring the character Marcus Didius Falco, a private investigator in ancient Rome. Davis is celebrated for her meticulous research and engaging storytelling, bringing the sights, sounds, and culture of ancient Rome to life in her works. Her most famous novel, "The Silver Pigs," introduced readers to Falco and set the stage for a successful series spanning over 20 books. Davis' witty dialogue, intricate plots, and vivid descriptions have earned her a dedicated following and solidified her place as a master of historical fiction in the mystery genre.
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