{"product_id":"2026770000164-secondhand-the-blanket-of-the-dark","title":"The Blanket Of The Dark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA richly atmospheric historical novel, The Blanket of the Dark chronicles the story of Peter Pentecost, a young scholar who discovers he may be the last surviving heir to the English throne during the turbulent reign of Henry VIII. Set against the sweeping backdrop of sixteenth-century England, the narrative uncovers a world of political intrigue, religious upheaval, and dangerous conspiracy as Peter is drawn into a desperate plot to restore the old Catholic order. Buchan writes with his trademark blend of suspense and scholarly precision, painting a vivid portrait of a nation on the brink of transformation, where loyalty and survival are perpetually at odds. The prose carries a brooding, elegiac tone that captures both the grandeur and the peril of Tudor England, immersing the reader in fog-shrouded forests, crumbling abbeys, and whispered rebellions. A masterwork of historical fiction from one of the twentieth century's most gifted storytellers, it stands as a testament to Buchan's unparalleled ability to fuse adventure with deep historical conscience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887917936859,"sku":"2026770000164-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/d67bb238-3924-4356-9deb-97f318067185.png?v=1781749186","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000164-secondhand-the-blanket-of-the-dark","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}