Chris Lethbridge
ALLi Author Member
Location: United Kingdom
Genres: Historical Fiction
Chris' debut historical novel emerges out of a lifetime of re-imagining the past. First, as a writer, producer, director of over 50 international, historical TV documentaries and, more recently, in the creation of award-winning, immersive experiences in the UK and Europe. Whatever the setting, he looks for personal stories, with emotional resonance, which still speak to the present.
Chris Lethbridge's books
Genres: Crime, Espionage, Historical Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
In the louche art world of 18th century London and Paris, William Wynne Ryland is the most brilliant engraver but will his talents lead to riches or to the scaffold? The British King, George III and Queen Charlotte demand his services. The French have other plans for him. His only choice is to seek his fortune in a shadow world of spies and sharp-dealers. The King's Engraver is inspired by the life story of a supremely talented man feted in both Georgian London and pre-revolutionary Paris. But these are challenging times. France and Britain are rivals in art and war. William weaves his way between fearful threats of invasion and the promise of fortunes to be made where art and money meet. Enjoy this tale of one man and two cities, featuring an international cast of characters from the Comte de Broglie, the head of Louis XV's secret spy network...