Martin Davies

Gabby, a figure from Fritz’s past, wants his help in tracing The Mysterious Bird of Ulieta, once owned by a renowned 18th century naturalist. It soon becomes clear that Fritz is involved in something complicated – and dangerous. Richard & Judy Bookclub

A young woman leaves her home, summoned to the emperor's court and a husband she barely knows. On the other side of the world, a famous scholar and his interpreter set off to find and collect the mysterious beasts of legend in the unknown lands of the East. The two groups of travellers are destined to cross paths.