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As a foreigner to these shores, Canaletto has only a rudimentary knowledge of Bonnie Prince Charlie's attempt on the English throne in 1745. But now, two years on from the battle of Culloden, the famous Venetian artist finds himself at the centre of more Jacobite intrique...For Canaletto has been commissioned to paint Badminton Park, the Gloucestershire home of the Duke of Beaufort. And no sooner has the news of this commission leaked out than he is approached by William Pitt, His Majesty's Paymaster General, and asked to act as a spy.
The English establishment is convinced that the Young Pretender - now living in exile on the Continent - will soon be visiting his old friend the Duke to whip up support for his cause. Another Civil War is a dreadful possibility.
Canaletto reluctantly agrees to keep a close eye on visitors to the stately home - but when he arrives he finds Badminton Park already plagued with troubles. Troubles which lead to murder...
ISBN:9780333907689
