Quatrième de couverture
The man - if man he was - had no face . . . Where a face should have been there was only the white bones of a skull!
London, 1716. The alleyways are full of spies and buzzing with intrigue. The executioner's axe is wet with the blood of Jacobites who oppose the reign of King George and flickering lights have appeared in the sky over the city.
These are strange times, and when Tom Marlowe and his friend Dr Harker hear stories of the roads being haunted by a mysterious white rider - a highwayman who is rumoured to be able to kill his victims simply by pointing at them - Tom can't resist the chance to investigate . . .
'Pacy historical novel . . . full of dramatic twists' Books for Keeps
'An 18th-century romp, packed with colourful characters . . . surprises and twists' School Librarian
Présentation de l'éditeur
London, 1716. The streets are full of spies and buzzing with intrigue. Jacobite rebels are being rounded up and hanged at Tower Hill, and on the outskirts of London the roads are haunted by a mysterious Highwayman known only as The White Rider; a robber so fierce that he kills his victims simply by pointing at them! Tom Marlowe, caught in the fascinating heart of events, is resolved to get to the bottom of them. With the help of his mentor, Dr Harker, Tom is determined to discover who is behind the White Rider's gruesome mask. But Dr Harker seems to be keeping secrets of his own. Who is the mysterious stranger with the Scottish accent seen at Harker's house, and why does the Doctor lie when questioned about him? Highly atmospheric, with a gripping plot this historical adventure will fascinate and engage readers.
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