A Divided Inheritance (65 page)
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Authors: Deborah Swift
I would like to thank in particular Mary and Puck Curtis of the Destreza Translation and Research Project, who answered my questions and supplied me
with many leads and suggestions from which to research Carranza and La Destreza. Those interested in the Spanish Art of Defence can find a valuable resource – both practical and theoretical
– on their website www.destreza.us.
Finally, thanks to my agent Annette Green, my editor Jenny Geras, Natasha Harding and all at Pan Macmillan.
Praise for Deborah Swift
‘Deborah Swift’s captivating writing makes you feel as if you’re in Restoration London alongside the two lead characters of this excellent historical novel.
Highly recommended’
Bookbag.co.uk
‘Her characters are so real that they linger in the mind long after the book is back on the shelf’
Historical Novel Review
blog
‘Rich and haunting’
Reading the Past
blog
‘Swift, who understands the power of details, shows a side of London that is rarely seen in historical fiction . . . a compelling and often heartbreaking story’
Ann Weisgarber, Orange shortlisted author of
The Personal History of Rachel DuPree
‘Complex and engaging’
Bookgeeks.co.uk
‘Top Pick!’
RT Book Reviews
‘A beautifully written blend of fast pace and atmospheric historical detail’
Gabrielle Kimm, author of
His Last Duchess
‘Swift creates complex characters whose difficult lives and complicated motivations create compelling drama’
Booklist
‘Great read for fans of sweeping historical novels’
Night Owl Reviews.com
‘Beautifully written and meticulously researched, the novel drew me straight into the teeming streets of Restoration London. An addictive, page-turning read’
Mary Sharratt, author of
The Daughters of Witching Hill
‘Utterly captivating’
Karen Maitland, author of
The Owl Killers
‘A gripping tale by a gifted writer with an almost lyrical style’
Freda Lightfoot
Deborah Swift used to work in the theatre and at the BBC as a set and costume designer, before studying for an MA in Creative Writing in 2007. She lives in a beautiful area of
Lancashire near the Lake District National Park.
Contact Deborah on her website www.deborahswift.co.uk or on Twitter @swiftstory
Also by Deborah Swift
The Lady’s Slipper
The Gilded Lily
First published 2013 by Pan Books
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