Book description
In 1670, in the turbulent time following the Great Fire, a series
of chilling murders shakes Restoration London. All are linked to the
new Dorset Gardens Theatre where feisty young Betsy Brand is playing
First Witch in Macbeth. It seems that a shadowy figure call The
Salamander, who haunted London during the Fire, has returned to wreak
cruel revenge on his enemies. With the authorities utterly baffled,
Betsy takes on a new role as an investigator. She reasons that,
perhaps, a clever, courageous actres can unravel the deepening
mystery. But soon she faces a more terrible foe than ever stalked upon
a stage - and finds her own life is at stake....
John Pilkington has written plays for radio and theatre as well as
television scripts from the BBC. He is also the author of numerous
historical mysteries for both adults and children. Born in Lancashire,
he now lives in Devon with his partner and son.
