THE SEEKER
Book ID/图书代码： 05380014B76534
English Summary/英文概要： It’s 1657 and England – simmering with political tensions and social anxieties – is under the protectorate of Oliver Cromwell. Within the bustling Royal Exchange area of London sits Kent’s Coffee House: a small establishment owned by ex-parliamentary soldier Samuel Kent and his niece Grace. Enjoying a booming business and egalitarian clientele, Kent’s Coffee House seems a refuge from the nation’s broader crises. Local merchants, traders and booksellers become regular patrons, and visitors from far and wide – curious about this new beverage, and eager to sample the lively society of the coffee house– are drawn to its doors in droves.
One late summer day, this peaceful, cosmopolitan atmosphere changes dramatically. A chance carriage accident on the street outside brings the illustrious Lady Anne Winter to the coffee house. Lady Anne and her husband John Winter soon become regular visitors. When shocking news of John Winter’s murder reaches the Kents and their customers, a dark and insidious fear creeps into their lives. They know an investigation is about to begin. They know the mysterious ‘Seeker’ is on his way.
One of Cromwell’s most trusted and feared supporters, Damian Seeker won’t stop until he has uncovered the truth behind the murder. His meticulous research reveals a number of intriguing connections between Kent’s customers and the Winters; a complex web of personal and political motives steeped in betrayal, espionage and revenge. The mystery takes The Seeker deep into the turbulent history – not only of the players in the Kents’ lives – but of the commonwealth itself and the divided country that is its legacy.
Chinese Summary/中文概要： 时年1657，奥利弗•克伦威尔保护之下的英国，政治紧张，社会焦虑，暗流涌动。在伦敦繁华的皇家交易所地区有一间由前国会士兵Samuel Kent和他的侄女Grace所有的叫做Kent’s Coffee House的咖啡馆。Kent’s Coffee House生意昌盛，顾客多是平等主义者，已经几乎成了这个乱世中的一处避难所。本地商人、生意人和书商都是咖啡馆的常客，来自远方的游人也好奇这种新奇的饮料，同时也渴望走近这个生动的小社会，因此对这个咖啡馆趋之若鹜。
夏末的一天，这里宁静的、都市的氛围急剧变化。门外街上偶然的马车事故使著名的Anne Winter夫人走进了咖啡馆。Anne夫人和她的丈夫John Winter很快也成为了常客。当John Winter被谋杀的消息传到咖啡馆和那里的客人们耳中，黑暗的恐惧蔓延到了他们的生活之中。他们知道调查即将开始。他们也知道，神秘的“寻访者”已经在路上了。
“寻访者”Damian Seeker是克伦威尔最信赖也最害怕的支持者。发现谋杀背后的真相之前，Damian绝不会停手。他细致的研究揭示了Kent的客人和Winter之间耐人寻味的联系，这是一张包含个人和政治动机的复杂网络，充斥着背叛，间谍和复仇。这些秘密带着“寻访者”深入这段动荡的历史，不仅有关Kent，更是有关英联邦本身以及它分裂出的国家。（LYR）
Awards/获奖情况：MacLean带来的情节很精妙。《星期日泰晤士报》
一个融合阴谋、政治、宗教、特别是有关充满魅力但无比神秘的兄弟会的益智游戏。《Time Out》
Praise for Shona MacLean:
“MacLean provides an ingenious plot.” – Sunday Times
“A puzzler of intrigue, politics and religion, particularly the growing fascination with mysterious brotherhoods.” – Time Out
“In this historical crime thriller, MacLean pulls off her usual trick of blending impeccable historical research of a turbulent era in Scotland with a keen eye for the colourful details of everyday life that open a door through time.” – Inverness Courier
“MacLean is a natural writer and a natural historian too.” – Morning Star
About the Author/作者介绍： Shona MacLean出生在因弗内斯，在苏格兰高地长大。她的父母经营酒店。她拥有阿伯丁大学的历史学硕士和博士学位。她和丈夫以及四个孩子住在Black Isle。目前她已著有四部有关Alexander Seaton的历史犯罪小说，均由Quercus出版。
Shona MacLean was born in Inverness and grew up in the Scottish highlands where her parents were hoteliers. She has an M.A. and Ph.D. in History from the University of Aberdeen. She lives on the Black Isle with her husband and four children. She has written four novels in the Alexander Seaton historical crime series, also published by Quercus.
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