Designs of a Gentleman: The Early Years
Stifled by his turbulent provincial family and repressive schooling, Philip Devalle yearns for the power and excitement of life at the court of King Charles II. Escaping to the pleasures and perils of Restoration London, he soon discovers that the glamour of courtly life is not all it seems.The...
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Stifled by his turbulent provincial family and repressive schooling, Philip Devalle yearns for the power and excitement of life at the court of King Charles II. Escaping to the pleasures and perils of Restoration London, he soon discovers that the glamour of courtly life is not all it seems.The frivolous façade conceals a sinister reality of subterfuge and corruption. Phil
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Format: Paperback
ISBN:
9781908381859
Publisher: Sacristy Press
Pages no: 308
Edition language: English
Series: Designs of a Gentleman (#1)
I received this book as a Goodreads Giveaway from the author - thanks a lot :)This was the first historical fiction book I ever read, and at first I wasn't sure if I could really get into the story and it honestly took me some time, but after the initial phase I rather enjoyed the storyline of intri...