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The House of Lamentations

By: S. G. MacLean
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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Summary

Summer, 1658, and the Republic may finally be safe: the combined Stuart and Spanish forces have been heavily defeated by the English and French armies on the coast of Flanders, and the king's cause appears finished.

Yet one final, desperate throw of the dice is planned. And who can stop them if not Captain Damian Seeker?

The final gripping book in this acclaimed and award-winning series of historical thrillers. Will Seeker's legacy endure?

©2020 Shona MacLean (P)2020 Quercus Editions Limited

Critic reviews

"One of the best historical crime series out there." (Crime Review)

"Could challenge CJ Sansom for dominion." (Sunday Times)

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Excellent

His best one yet. Dark, twisted, honourable. Vividly brings this era alive. Wish there were more.

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Not as good as the others

While still good, I didn't enjoy this one as much as the others. The story wasn't as engaging. I'd still recommend it, it wasn't bad by any means, just not as good.
The narrator does an excellent job. The only thing to fault is that the Irish accent sometimes sounds more like a parody.

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Loved it

I've loved all of S. G Maclean 's books that I've read so far and this was so good. I'd come to feel so much affection for the characters and even Damien Seeker started to make me chuckle. Very sad at where this book leaves us and look forward to the new one. (although it doesn't seem to promise any fun for Seeker). A brilliantly series and love the narrator of the later books.

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Great finale

As with the previous Seeker books, I really enjoyed the book. The plot was fantastic. The narration was wonderful. I will miss Damien Seeker and Lady Ann.

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Fabulous story with one of the best narrators

Loved it from start to finish. The narrator is one of the best I have heard

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Wonderful listen

Simply marvellous. Well written well told. This was a piece of art. Going to start it again straight away.

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Seeker

I have enjoyed all the books and am sad to think this is the last we will having about Damian Seeker we could all do with him in our lives.
The end could have been better (epilogue) felt it was a little rushed for the end of five books but that is just me .Over all the series has been great x
Jonathan Keeble was as usual a one man theatre company with all the voices he manages ,great performance as always

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Excellent and gripping

I found this as good as his other books. It's gripping, historically sound and keeps the reader interested throughout. I recommend it!

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A brisk historical jaunt

This has the potential to be darker than it turned out to be. The character of Seeker, a well meaning undercover agent in an amoral world. Interesting. Worth a listen.

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Loved the Seeker books

A great read. Damian Seeker was a wonderful character
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Loved all the books and had to listen to them one after the other
So sad there are no more
Love this author

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