The Thief-Taker's Apprentice

<p><strong>Shropshire England 1749</strong></p><p></p><p>Sarah Beaumont's settled life is under threat. Her home is burgled and buried secrets threaten to resurface. She hires Edwin Hare a thief-taker to recover what's been stolen but won't reveal its nature. They find themselves drawn to each other despite the risk this poses.</p><p></p><p>Meg Valentine an under-gardener employed by Sarah's husband dreams of escaping poverty. When Edwin offers her the chance to assist him Meg eagerly accepts hoping to learn the trade of thief-taking. But the case takes a dark turn when their thief is found murdered-and both Sarah and Edwin's actions draw suspicion.</p><p></p><p>As Meg helps uncover a trail of blackmail and hidden motives she questions the trustworthiness of those around her including her mentor.</p><p>Determined to find the truth Meg must navigate tangled relationships dangerous secrets and her own ambitions to uncover the killer and secure her future.</p><p></p><p>In this 18th century mystery every choice carries consequences-and no one is truly innocent.</p><p></p><p>From the author of the Inspector James Given series this mid-Georgian mystery will appeal to readers of Andrew Taylor and C J Sansom.</p>