ARGONAUT BOOKS

It is 1597 and Kit Skevy and Mariner Elgin have just robbed the wrong grave. Two unusual criminals get caught up in the dark and magical underworld of alchemy in the 16th century. Reviews 'Rich, atmospheric, original, and intricate as an alchemist's lair. Blazing at its heart: two brilliant, complicated queer characters, discovering both the elation and dangers that lurk within the process of (re)making oneself. One of my favourite historical novels, Tudor and otherwise - dear reader, read on, you are in for such a treat!' Nat Reeve, Nettleblack'Dark, bewitching ...Read More