During the reign of Louis XIV, a mysterious man was kept prisoner in Bastille. Who was he?

The mysteries of 18th century France are explored in Paul Doherty's masterful novel, The Masked Man. Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom and Susanna Gregory.

Ralph Croft, an English rogue, is plucked from the dungeon of the Bastille to head an investigation to find the real identity of the infamous Masked Man. But before he can discover the truth, he must face brutal imprisonment, threats and countless dangers... Will he live to complete the task?

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Mr. Doherty's research is only topped by his imagination