Alys Clare
4 SeriesAlys Clare, the pen name of British author Elizabeth Harris, specializes in historical mystery novels, notably the Hawkenlye Mysteries and the Aelf Fen series. Raised near the setting of her Hawkenlye series in Kent, she studied English at the University of Keele. Currently, she divides her time between Kent and Brittany, France.
In 1603, Gabriel Taverner, a former ship's surgeon, seeks to establish himself as a country physician in rural Devon. His efforts are met with resistance, culminating in menacing incidents that suggest someone opposes his presence. When called to examine a partially decomposed body by the river, Gabriel discovers a personal connection to the deceased. Partnering with Coroner Theophilus Davey, he delves into the sinister underbelly of the silk trade in nearby Plymouth. As Gabriel uncovers dangerous secrets, he realizes that those closest to him are at risk.
