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The Barrister and the Letter of Marque
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The Barrister and the Letter of Marque Paperback - 2021

by Johnson, Todd M

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  • Title The Barrister and the Letter of Marque
  • Author Johnson, Todd M
  • Binding Paperback
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 416
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Bethany House Publishers
  • Date 2021-08-03
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 46587358-6
  • ISBN 9780764212369 / 0764212362
  • Weight 0.84 lbs (0.38 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.35 x 5.51 x 1.26 in (21.21 x 14.00 x 3.20 cm)
  • Themes
    • Religious Orientation: Christian
  • Library of Congress subjects London (England), Letters
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2021004792
  • Dewey Decimal Code 813.6

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From the rear cover

Winner of 2022 Daphne du Maurier Award in Overall Published Division and Mainstream Suspense/Mystery

As a barrister in 1818 London, William Snopes has witnessed firsthand the danger of only the wealthy having their voices heard, and he's a strong advocate who defends the poorer classes against the powerful. That changes the day a struggling heiress, Lady Madeleine Jameson, arrives at his door.

In a last-ditch effort to save her faltering estate, Lady Jameson invested in a merchant brig, the Padget. The ship was granted a rare privilege by the king's regent: a Letter of Marque authorizing the captain to seize the cargo of French traders operating illegally in the Indian Sea. Yet when the Padget returns to London, her crew is met by soldiers ready to take possession of their goods and arrest the captain for piracy. And the Letter--the sole proof his actions were legal--has mysteriously vanished.

Moved by the lady's distress, intrigued by the Letter, and goaded by an opposing solicitor, Snopes takes the case. But as he delves deeper into the mystery, he learns that the forces arrayed against Lady Jameson, and now himself, are even more perilous than he'd imagined.

"Johnson debuts with a tense story of powerful interests teaming up to thwart a legal challenge in Georgian-era England. . . . Johnson steeps his story in legal maneuvering, layers of intrigue, midnight chases, and even a hint of romance. While faith elements are subtle, this enthralling novel will appeal to fans of both legal thrillers and historical inspirationals." --Publishers Weekly

"Todd M. Johnson draws on his background as a trial lawyer to introduce us to the legal world of Regency Britain. . . . Nineteenth-century London and environs come to life--from gambling halls, wharfside pubs, and the dank, gruesome interior of Newgate Prison, to the printed pages of "penny dreadfuls" and the high drama of courtroom action within the Old Bailey. A historical mystery with smart writing, developed characters, and unexpected plot twists makes for an entertaining read."--Historical Novel Society

"The Barrister and the Letter of Marque combines the intrigue of John Grisham, the vibrant world of Charles Dickens, and a mystery worthy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. . . . This richly historical and lively paced story has all the makings of a modern classic."--JOCELYN GREEN, Christy Award-winning author of Shadows of the White City

"At once atmospheric and gripping, Johnson's latest is a luminous and refreshing new offering in inspirational historical fiction."--RACHEL MCMILLAN, author of The London Restoration and The Mozart Code

"A fascinating glimpse into a Regency London readers seldom see."--ROSEANNA M. WHITE, bestselling author of Edwardian fiction

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Citations

  • Publishers Weekly, 05/24/2021, Page 0

About the author

Todd M. Johnson has practiced as an attorney for over 30 years, specializing as a trial lawyer. A graduate of Princeton University and the University of Minnesota Law School, he has also taught for two years as an adjunct professor of international law and served as a U.S. diplomat in Hong Kong. He is the author of The Deposit Slip and lives outside Minneapolis, Minnesota, with his wife and daughter. He can be found online at www.authortoddmjohnson.com.