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The Maiden Bell
by John Pilkington
Hardcover, 218 Pages, Published 2005 by Severn House Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0-7278-6293-8, ISBN: 0-7278-6293-6

"'So you see, Thomas Finbow the falconer, that I am not a man who is afraid to face the truth.' Thomas met the man's eye again. 'I do, sir,' he answered. 'And I will uncover it, if I can.' There was a moment, before Starling finally lowered his gaze."






Marbeck and the King-in-Waiting(1st Edition)
(A Martin Marbeck Mystery)
by John Pilkington
Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 2013 by Severn House Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0-7278-8294-3, ISBN: 0-7278-8294-5

"Spring, 1603: Queen Elizabeth is dying, and England waits anxiously. The Virgin Queen hasn’t named an heir, refusing even to speak. Her cousin James, King of Scotland, is assumed to be her successor, but will the transition be peaceful? Sir Robert Cecil, Secretary of State, fears insurrection and has brought troops to the capital. But from where might the danger come – overseas, or from malcontents closer to home?Meanwhile Marbeck, Ceci ..."






Jingler's Luck(1st Edition)
(Thomas the Falconer)
by John Pilkington
Hardcover, 215 Pages, Published 2006 by Severn House Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0-7278-6373-7, ISBN: 0-7278-6373-8

"A Thomas the Falconer Mystery Winter 1594; the body of a young woman is found washed up beside the Thames. She has been cruelly mutilated, and cannot be identified. Meanwhile Thomas the Falconer arrives in frost-bound London on a sensitive mission: to persuade his master Sir Robert to give up his foolish infatuation with a notorious Lady of the Court. But the Lady Imogen's intrigues are more sinister than even Thomas imagines ? and soon ..."






The Muscovy Chain
(Thomas the Falconer)
by John Jr. Pilkington
Hardcover, 208 Pages, Published 2007 by Severn House Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0-7278-6543-4, ISBN: 0-7278-6543-9

"A Thomas the Falconer Mystery - 1596. Sir Robert Vicary is to host an important guest, Grigori Stanic, the ambassador of distant Muscovy, and Thomas the Falconer is called on to entertain the Russian party. The ambassador is to make a magnificent gift to Boris Godunov, brother-in-law to the feeble Tsar Feodor: a priceless gold chain. But no sooner has it arrived than it is stolen. So begins Thomas hunt for the Muscovy Chain . ."






Marbeck and the Double Dealer
(A Martin Marbeck Mystery)
by John Pilkington
Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 2013 by Severn House Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0-7278-8239-4, ISBN: 0-7278-8239-2

"From the author of the successful Thomas the Falconer mysteries comes a new historical series featuring Elizabethan intelligencer Martin Marbeck . . . 1600: a new century dawns. War with Spain has dragged on for fifteen years, the conflict in Ireland for six. Unease stalks England in the dying years of Elizabeth I’s reign, and Elizabethan intelligencer Martin Marbeck is bored. Then a message from his spymaster, Sir Robert Cecil arrives: ..."






After the Fire
(Betsy Brand)
by John Pilkington
Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2011 by Robert Hale
ISBN-13: 978-0-7090-9033-5, ISBN: 0-7090-9033-1

"A young actress with a role in a Shakespeare tragedy finds herself investigating real-life murders In 1670, in the turbulent time following the Great Fire, a series of chilling murders shakes Restoration London. All are linked to the new Dorset Gardens Theatre where feisty young Betsy Brand is playing First Witch in Macbeth. It seems that a shadowy figure called The Salamander, who haunted London during the Fire, has returned to wreak c ..."






Revenge!
by John Pilkington
Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2009 by Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN-13: 978-0-7460-9798-4, ISBN: 0-7460-9798-0






The Mapmaker's Daughter(1st Edition)
(Thomas the Falconer)
by John Pilkington
Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 2005 by Severn House Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0-7278-6160-3, ISBN: 0-7278-6160-3

"Will Thomas survive this investigation? The jury is out. In the year 1592, a series of terrible murders is spreading fear across the remote West Berkshire Downs. It is Thomas the Falconer who discovers the connection: all the dead men once sat on an inquest jury. But who is now targeting the former jurymen? And why is the High Sheriff taking such an interest? There are certainly some odd characters on the Downs this springtime, includin ..."






Stark Young(1st Edition)
A Life in the Arts: Letters, 1900-1962
by Stark Young, John Pilkington, John Pilkington Jr.
Hardcover, 1,588 Pages, Published 1975 by Louisiana State University Press
Box Set
ISBN-13: 978-0-8071-0100-1, ISBN: 0-8071-0100-1

"Book by Stark Young"






A Martin Marbeck Mystery
Marbeck and the Double Dealer 1
by John Pilkington
192 Pages, Published 2013 by Severn House/Orim
ISBN-13: 978-1-78010-369-3, ISBN: 1-78010-369-7

"Anne Saxby cried. 'I'll spike you!' But Marbeck held her, tightening his grip. Falling to a sitting position, he used both hands to force her wrist backwards until she dropped the poniard. And though she fought him, she was slender and had little ..."






Thief!
by John Pilkington
Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2009 by Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN-13: 978-0-7460-9799-1, ISBN: 0-7460-9799-9

"Boy-actor Ben Button is looking forward to leaving the chaos of London for a quiet visit to his family in rural Hornsey. But all is not right at home; the village has suffered a series of vicious robberies and Ben's granny is acting strangely... like she's hiding something."






Into Thin Air(Illustrated)
by John Jr. Pilkington
171 Pages, Published 1985 by George Allen & Unwin
ISBN-13: 978-0-04-910085-5, ISBN: 0-04-910085-8






Marbeck and the Gunpowder Plot(1st Edition)
A 17th century historical mystery (A Martin Marbeck Mystery)
by John Pilkington
Hardcover, 208 Pages, Published 2015 by Severn House Publishers
Unabridged
ISBN-13: 978-0-7278-8514-2, ISBN: 0-7278-8514-6

""Government spy Marbeck uncovers a deadly conspiracy against Parliament and the King of England" 1605: With the new King James on the throne, England is still fiercely divided between Catholic and Protestant. Ordered to keep watch on well-known Papist Thomas Percy, cousin of the Earl of Northumberland, Marbeck s assignment takes on a greater urgency when rumours reach him of a terrible danger aimed at the King. But with no idea where th ..."






Marbeck and the Privateers(1st Edition)
A thrilling 17th century novel of espionage, ambition and power (A Martin Marbeck Mystery)
by John Pilkington
Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 2014 by Severn House Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0-7278-8372-8, ISBN: 0-7278-8372-0

"Summer 1604: England is on edge, as a high-powered Spanish delegation arrives in London to start vital and long-awaited treaty talks. King James, a year into his reign, wants to be seen as The Peacemaker King, bringing an end to nearly twenty years of warfare with Spain which has left both countries exhausted and almost bankrupt. Yet there are those who profit from the war - and such people cannot be allowed to threaten the peace negoti ..."






The Ruffler's Child(1st Edition)
(A Thomas the falconer mystery)
by John Pilkington
Hardcover, 245 Pages, Published 2002 by Robert Hale Ltd
ISBN-13: 978-0-7090-7057-3, ISBN: 0-7090-7057-8

"In the turbulent year of 1586, a murder on the Berkshire Downs draws Thomas Finbow, falconer to the wealthy Sir Robert Vicary, away from the peaceful shire he loves. He finds himself on a trail of danger and intrigue, desperately trying to fathom the mystery surrounding his beloved mistress, Lady Margaret. His investigations lead him to the murky, seething underworld of Elizabethan London, where nothing is as it seems. Soon Thomas' own ..."






Stark Young
(Twayne's United States Authors Series)
by John Pilkington
Hardcover, 177 Pages, Published 1985 by Twayne Pub
ISBN-13: 978-0-8057-7403-0, ISBN: 0-8057-7403-3

"Book by Pilkington, John"






Scottish Beat Officer's Companion 2010/2011(6th Edition)
by John Pilkington, Gordon Wilson, Jane's Information Group
Paperback, 471 Pages, Published 2010 by Ihs Jane's
ISBN-13: 978-0-7106-2928-9, ISBN: 0-7106-2928-1

"This 6th edition of the "Scottish Beat Officer's Companion" is a quick reference book for police officers in Scotland. The diagrammatic and pictorial format provides easy-to-read and understandable interpretations of those aspects of legislation likely to be of practical value to the patrolling officer. This edition, the fifth to date, has been completely revised to reflect recent changes in the law. The book is presented in a format si ..."






Hampshire's Countryside Heritage
(Hampshire's countryside heritage)
by Jane Doherty, John Pilkington
Board Book, 32 Pages, Published 1983 by Hampshire Co. Cncl, Planning Dept
ISBN-13: 978-0-900908-76-7, ISBN: 0-900908-76-9






Peru & Bolivia Backpacking(7th Edition)
Backpacking and Trekking
by Hilary Bradt, John Pilkington, Jane Letham
Paperback, 358 Pages, Published 1999 by Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN-13: 978-1-898323-75-4, ISBN: 1-898323-75-5

"Peru and Bolivia provide some of the world's most rewarding long-distance treks, set against the backdrop of the mighty Andes and the ancient Inca empire. This seventh edition of the guide that launched Bradt Publications has been fully updated with the inclusion of several new walks and treks. From the towering peaks of the Cordilleras to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, each walk is described in inspirational detail against a bac ..."






A Key to the Narrative of the Four Gospels
(Classic Reprint)
by John Pilkington Norris
Hardcover, Published 2020 by Forgotten Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-483-16212-9, ISBN: 0-483-16212-4



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