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Percheron Trilogy 02 - Emissary
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Percheron Trilogy 02 - EmissaryPercheron Trilogy 02 - Emissary

Odalisque Ana is resigned to life in Percheron's famed harem and has little more than a blood-soaked veil to remind her that Spur Lazar, the man she loves, is dead. What's more, she is closely watched by the scheming Grand Master Eunuch, Salmeo, and the cunning and cruel Valide Herezah. The Valide, unhappy at Ana's influence over the young Zar, contrives a shrewd plan to bring about the beautiful young woman's demise. But greater forces are at work . . .

 
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Tags: young, Percheron, Valide, contrives, shrewd, Trilogy, Emissary
Henry V, War Criminal?: and Other Shakespeare Puzzles
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Henry V, War Criminal?: and Other Shakespeare Puzzles
Loose ends and red herrings are the stuff of detective fiction, and under the scrutiny of master sleuths J. Sutherland and C. Watts Shakespeare's plays reveal themselves to be as full of mysteries as any Agatha Christie novel. 

As they explore the puzzles Shakespeare's genuius becomes ever more apparent. Shrewd and entertaining, these essays add a new dimension to the pleasure of reading or watching Shakespeare.

 
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Tags: Shakespeare, Shakespeares, Shrewd, these, entertaining