1664, London

Life should be good for Major Thankful Russell and his new bride, Thomazine. Russell, middle-aged and battle-scarred, isn't everyone's idea of the perfect husband for an eligible young woman but the moment Thomazine set eyes on her childhood hero, she knew they were destined for one another.

But Russell, a former Roundhead, now working for the King's intelligence service, was never going to have a simple life in Restoration London.

Unable to shake suspicions of his Parliamentarian past, someone seems hell-bent on ruining his reputation - and his life.

Whispers about his sister's violent murder follow him and accusations of treason abound.

When more deaths occur Russell finds himself under suspicion.

He is ready to escape from the capital, but Thomazine is determined to find the truth and clear the name of the man she loves.

But who is the real killer and why are they so keen to frame Russell? More importantly, will they succeed?

And has Thomazine's quest put them all in mortal danger?

An Abiding Fire is the first book in the Thomazine and Major Russell Thriller series, compelling historical mysteries with a dash of romance, set in seventeenth century England.

'written in a deceptively light, easy style that draws the reader in, until you're frantically turning the pages to find out what happens, and the flavour, sights, sounds and smells of Restoration London, in all its crowded, often squalid vitality, leap into life. Highly recommended' - Pamela Belle

'M. J. Logue has delivered an excellent read' - Discovering Diamonds

'everything in this book is utterly believable and solidly historical, right down to the gloriously funny dialogue and rather personal details...' - P F Chisholm

'a suspenseful read peppered with humour, and earthy language enough to lighten and lift the reader in between the more sinister elements as they unfold' - Romance Reviews Magazine
THE THOMAZINE AND MAJOR THANKFUL RUSSELL THRILLER SERIES:
BOOK ONE: An Abiding Fire
BOOK TWO: A Deceitful Subtlety