In the midst of the Civil War, Democratic leaders in Indiana developed treasonous plots to overthrow the federal government. At the same time, a Union veteran, Jay Hadley, strugged to overcome post traumatic stress, and Emeline Tanner fled from an unhappy home to find peace, purpose, and love in Indianapolis.

James McGee’s historical crime thriller introduces a Regency-era James Bond who uncovers a sinister Napoleonic plot against Britain. The year is 1811, and Bow Street Runner Matthew Hawkwood is ordered by Chief Magistrate James Read to investigate the double murder of a coachman and a naval courier on the Kent Road. Hawkwood initially wonders why Read is so concerned by this relatively mundane case, but before long, another body is discovered, and a higher agenda emerges—an attempt by the Emperor Napoleon to deliver a crushing military and psychological blow to Britain that could lead cause terror on the seas for years to come. . . . Gripping and fast-paced, the first book in the Hawkwood Mysteries is an impressively researched novel of suspense that features an enigmatic hero facing a dangerous threat to his homeland during the Napoleonic Wars.

"The Unfortunate Traveller" is a picaresque novel written by Thomas Nashe, an influential Elizabethan writer. Set in the early 16th century, the novel follows the adventures of its protagonist, Jack Wilton, as he travels across Europe and encounters a series of misadventures and colorful characters. At the heart of the novel is Jack's quest for fortune and adventure, which leads him to become a soldier, a courtier, and ultimately, a spy. Along the way, Jack finds himself embroiled in a series of intrigues, romances, and betrayals, as he navigates the treacherous political landscape of Renaissance Europe. Through Jack's eyes, Nashe offers a satirical commentary on the social, political, and religious mores of his time. The novel is filled with witty dialogue, irreverent humor, and sharp observations about human nature, as Nashe skewers the hypocrisy and folly of the society in which he lived.

This vintage book contains Thomas Nashe's 1594 novel, "The Unfortunate Traveller: or, the Life of Jack Wilton". A lively and adventurous work of prose fiction, this famous book follows Jack Wilton in his daring escapades in Europe as he becomes intertwined with various historical events of sixteenth century. A rollicking adventure full of amusing episodes and daring-do, "The Unfortunate Traveller" constitutes a must-read for all lovers of English literature. Thomas Nashe (1567-1601) is widely hailed as the most accomplished of the English Elizabethan pamphleteers. Nashe was a poet, playwright, and satirist. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Having no real knowledge of the measurements used during the time that Jesus walked the Earth, I will give all mentions of measurements, and volume in the Metric format for the ease of understanding for the people of today.

This novel is set in the reign of Henry VIII of England, although published in 1594. It charts the life and journeying of one Jack Wilton, a fictitious character who witnesses and lives through real historic events.