Wednesday, December 3, 2014

The Bitter Trade by Piers Alexander

Please join Piers Alexander as he tours the blogosphere with HF Virtual Book Tours for The Bitter Trade, from October 13 - November 14.
02_The Bitter Trade
Publication Date: April 7, 2014

Tenderfoot

Formats: eBook, Paperback; 448p


Genre: Historical Adventure/Thriller


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In 1688, torn by rebellions, England lives under the threat of a Dutch invasion. Redheaded Calumny Spinks is the lowliest man in an Essex backwater: half-French and still unapprenticed at seventeen, yet he dreams of wealth and title.



When his father’s violent past resurfaces, Calumny’s desperation leads him to flee to London and become a coffee racketeer. He has just three months to pay off a blackmailer and save his father’s life - but his ambition and talent for mimicry pull him into a conspiracy against the King himself. Cal’s journey takes him from the tough life of Huguenot silk weavers to the vicious intrigues at Court. As the illicit trader Benjamin de Corvis and his controlling daughter Emilia pull him into their plots, and his lover Violet Fintry is threatened by impending war, Cal is forced to choose between his conscience and his dream of becoming Mister Calumny Spinks.



The Bitter Trade won the PEN Factor at The Literary Consultancy’s Writing In A Digital Age Conference. Jury Chair Rebecca Swift (Author, Poetic Lives: Dickinson) said: “The Pen Factor jury selected The Bitter Trade based on the quality of writing, the engaging plot, and the rich and unusual historical context. Dazzling and playful!”



Praise for The Bitter Trade



“A fantastic debut novel” - Robert Elms, BBC Radio London



“The ambitious, cheeky Calumny Spinks is a great guide through the sensory overload of 17th century London, in an adventure that combines unexpected insights with just the right amount of rollicking ribaldry. I hope it’s the opener to a series.” - Christopher Fowler, author of the Bryant and May novels



“This debut novel is a gripping evocation of late seventeenth century London, rich in persuasive dialect and period detail and with a bold protagonist. An unusual thriller that just keeps you wanting to know more about the many facets of this story. You’ll never view your coffee in quite the same way again.” - Daniel Pembrey, bestselling author of The Candidate



“A very exciting and superbly researched novel” - Mel Ulm, The Reading Life



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About the Author03_Piers Alexander





Piers Alexander is an author and serial entrepreneur. After a successful career as CEO of media and events companies he became a Co-Founder and Chairman of three start-up businesses. In 2013 he was awarded the PEN Factor Prize for The Bitter Trade. He is currently working on the sequel, Scatterwood, set in Jamaica in 1692.



For more information visit Piers Alexander's website. You can also find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.



The Bitter Trade Blog Tour Schedule



Monday, October 13

Review at Back Porchervations

Spotlight at Literary Chanteuse



Tuesday, October 14

Spotlight & Giveaway at Passages to the Past



Wednesday, October 15

Interview at Back Porchervations

Guest Post at Historical Tapestry



Thursday, October 16

Spotlight & Giveaway at Peeking Between the Pages



Monday, October 20

Review at Flashlight Commentary



Tuesday, October 21

Review at Oh, For the Hook of a Book!



Wednesday, October 22

Interview at Oh, For the Hook of a Book!



Thursday, October 23

Guest Post at Historical Fiction Connection



Tuesday, October 28

Spotlight at What Is That Book About



Wednesday, October 29

Spotlight at Unshelfish



Thursday, October 30

Review at Broken Teepee



Saturday, November 1

Review at With Her Nose Stuck in a Book



Monday, November 3

Review at Book by Book

Review & Interview at Dab of Darkness



Tuesday, November 4

Review at Just One More Chapter

Spotlight at CelticLady's Reviews



Wednesday, November 5

Review at Turning the Pages

Guest Post at Just One More Chapter



Thursday, November 6

Spotlight at Let Them Read Books



Monday, November 10

Review at A Book Geek



Tuesday, November 11

Review at Book Nerd



Wednesday, November 12

Spotlight at Layered Pages



Friday, November 14

Review at Anglers Rest

Review & Giveaway at Booklover Book Reviews



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