The Distant Hills

The next enthralling standalone novel, based on true events, from Judith
Thomson's Philip Devalle series





1689. England
is about to be plunged into a war with France. To say this does not suit
half-French Philip Devalle would be an understatement. With King William III
now ruling England, Philip, whose efforts during the 'Glorious Revolution' have
helped put William there, is secure - for the moment. But his scheming has made
him unpopular with many. William and Mary have no children, and with Mary's
sister, Anne, heir to the throne, Philip fears his future may yet be uncertain.





When he receives an invitation to meet with King Louis, the
French King he has served in the past, Philip is intrigued. A gambler at heart,
he risks the consequences and travels to Versailles, in the hope that it might
be to his advantage. He believes he has no enemies in France. He is wrong.





Now with his life in peril, Philip must learn who wants him
dead - and seek retribution. For this adventure to end well, no-one can be
above suspicion... not even Louis himself.







A fantastic addition to the engaging and educational Philip Devalle series, this standalone novel
will appeal to those fascinated by history's political intrigues and
larger-than-life characters, as well as those who enjoy a deft plot based on
true events, where murder and scandal is rife and where players hide their
motives in shadows.