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The Plymouth Cloak (Roger the Chapman, Bk 2)
The Plymouth Cloak - Roger the Chapman, Bk 2 Author:Kate Sedley Young Roger the Chapman is a seller of goods, as well as a solver of puzzles, and is known as a man of integrity and ingenuity. Asked to provide trustworthy protection to a royal messenger carrying a crucial secret letter -- a man with seemingly as many enemies as the beleagured throne -- Rgoer sets out on a journey of two days and cou... more »ntless dangers.
Stalked at every step by would-be assassins, Roger soon realizes he must discover the hidden truths of his traveling companion's past if he has any hope of fulfilling -- or even surviving -- his mission.« less
Another well written tale of politics and intrigue. A restless messenger charged with delivering an important letter needs some protecting to get out of Plymouth safely. Fortunately or unfortunately for Roger Chapman the Duke of Gloucester trusts no one in these unsettled times when brother vs brother, but Roger has proven his mettle once before and seems the perfect man for the job.
Unsavory characters, tension and some superstition all meld together to make for a quick read. As the story winds up it becomes a bit transparent, but is still engaging and worth the read.