![]() Unknown apothecary who claims to have the cure increases the frenzy. Melchior, a charismatic prophet, draws followersīy predicting where the plague will strike next. Late apothecary Benedict Blackthorn, finds himself at the center of aĬonspiracy that will end in either a cure for the Black Death or theĭestruction of society. Prophets of doom and unscrupulous swindlers hoping to prey upon theįears of the desperate citizens. It is 1665, and the plague has arrived in London, bringing with it In this equally delightful sequel Sand mixes hysteria, history, science, and humor. Mark of the Plague is the second book in the series which technically could be read independently, but why would you? Review: I really enjoyed Kevin Sand's debut novel, The Blackthorn Key, which mixes historical fiction and mystery into a fun, action-packed story. ![]() And as the sickness strikes close to home, the stakes are higher than ever before. ![]() ![]() Threatens the apothecary’s life, Christopher and his faithful friend TomĪre back to hunting down the truth, risking their lives to untangle the Christopher’sīlackthorn shop is chosen to prepare the remedy. ![]() Mysterious prophet predicts the city’s ultimate doom-until an unknownĪpothecary arrives with a cure that actually works. Returned to London, spreading disease and fear through town. ![]()
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