Marbeck is a spy in Her Majesty's service. Sir Robert Cecil is his
spymaster. Cecil has found out that one of their spies is a double
dealer working for the Spanish with the code name "Mulberry". Cecil has
several in mind, and as a result can't trust any incoming messages. He
assigns Marbeck to find the double dealer.
Marbeck's
investigation reveals news that the Spanish are planning a new attack on
England, not using an armada, but rather coming across from the
lowlands. Cecil suddenly orders Marbeck to Brittany. There he finds
news of the Spanish; their target may not be the west of England, but
rather Ireland. He needs to travel further into France to get more
information.
Marbeck is captured, regarded as a spy. Has the
woman, who had been providing information, become a double dealer, or
was she already one? He is punished in his effort to find out, and upon
escaping, now it is time to travel to Paris. Upon reaching Paris,
Marbeck quickly comes to the conclusion that he must immediately return
to London.
London is not safe for Marbeck. He is set upon and an
attempt is made to turn him. He must tell Cecil and face the
consequences. What ensues is intrigue and violence as Marbeck works to
find the threat to England.
Author John Pilkington has written an excellent thriller, set in Elizabethan times, which is both exciting and a fun read. I look forward to reading sequels.
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