The Blanket of the Dark

by David Daniell (Introduction), David Daniell (Introduction), John Buchan (Author)

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  1994

  $3.25

  Tells the story of Peter Pentecost, a clerk at the great abbey of Osney just outside Oxford. Peter's life is turned upside down when he discovers he is the son of the last Duke of Buckingham, sixth in descent from Edward III, and should by rights be King instead of Henry VIII.

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  Paperback
  2001

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  Paperback
  2018

  $12.62

  Buchan skilfully weaves the story of young clerk Peter Pentecost, who has a claim to the throne, and a tale of intrigue against King Henry VIII, where 'under the blanket of the dark all men are alike and all are nameless'. Buchan's description of the ruthless king is compelling. His knowledge of the time of Henry's reign and his love of the Oxfordshire countryside are apparent.