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An Honourable Thief

By: Douglas Skelton
Narrated by: David Monteath
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Introducing Jonas Flynt. Gambler. Thief. Killer. Man of honor.

1715. Jonas Flynt, ex-soldier and reluctant member of the Company of Rogues, a shady intelligence group run by ruthless spymaster Nathaniel Charters, is ordered to recover a missing document. Its contents could prove devastating in the wrong hands. On her deathbed, the late Queen Anne may have promised the nation to her half-brother James, the Old Pretender, rather than the new king, George I. But the will has been lost. It may decide the fate of the nation. The crown must recover it at all costs. The trail takes Jonas from the dark and dangerous streets of London to an Edinburgh in chaos. He soon realizes there are others on the hunt, and becomes embroiled in a long overdue family reunion, a jail break and a brutal street riot. When secrets finally come to light, about the crown and about his own past, Jonas will learn that some truths, once discovered, can never be untold…

©2022 Douglas Skelton (P)2023 W.F.Howes Ltd Action & Adventure Historical Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller & Suspense Royalty Fiction Emotionally Gripping England King Mystery

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“Fast, furious and with a glint of gallows humour, this is high-octane historical fiction” DAILY MAIL
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Scenes and locations are set well, enabling the story to flow, told by realistic characters in clever situations and back drops. Loved it. Narration excellent and adds to the story.

Descriptive details set the scene

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Nice to read historical fiction based in Scotland. Good characters, plot, etc.- a fun read.

Rollicking tale

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I read/listen to a lot of historical fiction and this is up there with the best of them, both the story and the performance. I'll certainly read the whole series.

Excellent

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This is a good story but I found the violence sickening - enough to put me off reading any more Skelton

Too much violence

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I enjoyed the historical setting,the characterisations especially of themain character, vivid description and the excellent and sensitive narration.

Gripping story

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A fictional storyline based around factual events in Scotland’s past. A set of characters that the author paints a convincing picture of. The protagonist is someone that I found myself warming to and willing to be the hero all good books need. I can imagine this as a
Film or TV show - who would the lead character be portrayed by. I look forward to the next book with much enthusiasm.

A fabulous historical thriller

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Couldn't stop listening, historical and fictional sides of the book both, and a great narrator.

Loved this

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The characters are fun, the story is silly though quite dark. 3 musketeers or flashnan for 21 century sensibilities.

Charming nonsense

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This novel is a welcome addition to fiction around the the Jacobite\Hanovarian period of our history. It affords great colour and energy in a story that moves from London to Scotland with a host of characters well drawn. Sympathy is readily given to the main character and events draw significant emotions in this listener of this audio-book. I got a great deal out of this novel. On the strength of this, I have already added the two following novels to my Audible library. The audio-book is performed by the excellent David Monteath. I listen whilst I have a copy of the book in my hands. The published edition varied in many places to the audio-book, which was an interesting experience. I wonder at what point the audio-book was set down. There are instances when there are slips which ought to have been put right before release. It may have been the pressure of time in producing it. A pity.

A Welcome Addition

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A good storyline, well written and equally well narrated. The Jacobites never had much luck and this story cleverly weaves into the background the pre-emptive actions that led to 1715 rising. Enough intrigue to keep you guessing, enough history to make you want to read more.

Jacobites in their cups!

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