England, March 1643: While the civil war between King Charles and his Parliament continues to tear the nation apart, erstwhile lawyer, Gideon Lennox, returns to England as part of a royal escort and in the employ of Sir Philip Lord, a mercenary commander with a mysterious past.
The fifth book of the Lord's Legacy series takes us to the mysterious London house of prominent Elizabethan alchemist, Dr John Dee. Gideon Lennox takes centre stage, and we finally learn a little more about the members of the enigmatic 'Covenant'.
As a fan of the series I enjoyed the linking back to previous events, although I feel readers should start with book one to fully appreciate the author's nuanced style.
I particularly liked the well-researched details, such as the arrival of Queen Henrietta Maria in England, and the way the story of the Dutch and Flemish tapestry makers is woven into the plot.
The Alchemist's Plot is an entertaining read, with overtones of 'Tomb Raider', and Eleanor Swift-Hook's engaging writing keeps the pages turning. The cliffhanger ending means I have already started on the final book in the series, The Cavalier's Oath
Tony Riches
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About the Author
Eleanor Swift-Hook enjoys the mysteries of history and fell in love with the early Stuart era at university when she re-enacted battles and living history events with the English Civil War Society. Since then, she has had an ongoing fascination with the social, military and political events that unfolded during the Thirty Years' War and the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. She lives in County Durham and loves writing stories woven into the historical backdrop of those dramatic times. You can find out more about the background of Lord's Legacy on her website www.eleanorswifthook.com and find her on Twitter @emswifthook
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