Books by David Penny

Poison and betrayal takes many forms when a Queen is meant to die1491-2: Granada, Andalusia: In a land ravaged by wilful destruction Thomas Berrington tries to serve Queen Isabel as best he can. When an attempt is made on her life only Thomas can save the life of her companion. The assassin doesn't care who they hurt in their quest to change the conflict that is coming to a conclusion.Alongside his companions Thomas tracks down the culprit only to discover someone else lies behind their actions. For Thomas, Jorge and the others life has grown complex. The end of the 700 year presence of the Moors in Spain. Thomas's growing conflict over choosing the right woman to share his life. The death of old lovers and friends. Not to mention a party of Ottamon Turks whose presence spreads confusion.Through all of this Thomas tries to do what is right, what is just. Except sometimes the right kind of justice is hard to find.

Maurisches Spanien, 1482: GranadaEin Mörder, der nicht aufgehalten werden kann. Eine Bitte, die nicht abgewiesen werden kann.Der Engländer und Arzt Thomas Berrington ist ein unfreiwilliger Freund des Sultans von Granada, dem mächtigsten Mann im Königreich Al-Andalus. Als im Palast Leichen auftauchen, von denen jede einzelne Spuren eines grausamen Angriffs aufweist, wird Thomas gebeten, die Sache zu untersuchen.Zuerst zögert Thomas, sich tiefer in die Ermittlungen einzumischen, als eine der Frauen des Sultans brutal ermordet wird. Der Arzt muss sich mit dem Eunuchen Jorge zusammentun, um den Mörder zu finden, bevor sie zu seinen nächsten Opfern werden. Bei den Ermittlungen stellen sie fest, dass nichts so ist, wie es scheint, und dass niemandem getraut werden kann.Al-Hamra, der rote Hügel, und seine Bewohner halten sich mit ihren Geheimnissen bedeckt. Als Thomas beginnt, sie zu enthüllen, gipfeln seine Entdeckungen nicht nur in einen Kampf um sein eigenes Leben, sondern auch um das Leben derer, die er liebt.

WHEN REVENGE IS THE ONLY REDEMPTIONThomas Berrington has come to the high mountains of Spain's Sierra Nevada in search of an escape from the loss that haunts him. Standing at the boundary between life or death he cannot decide which to choose.When his friend Jorge Olmos tracks him down Thomas tries to reject him, but Jorge cannot be rejected. Events draw Thomas back toward the world of the living, and he finds himself pursuing the men who stole all hope from him.Thomas's nemesis Abbot Mandana is working together with his son to gather an army. But for what purpose?The Promise of Pain brings Thomas and Jorge together in what might be their final battle against the forces of evil that want to see the end of al-Andalus. Gathering those still loyal around him, Thomas makes one last throw of the dice. Life or death? Redemption or failure? Only the strongest will survive the battle to come … and Thomas doesn't know if he is strong enough anymore.

Varied and original, 'A Thousand Thoughts' aims to inspire, to provoke thought, to raise a smile and to comfort along the journey. Incorporating poems on such subjects as love, loss, hope, comedy, nature, fantasy, myth and historic events. Poetry holds a key to unlock the inner thoughts and imagination of the reader, this unique compilation of poems by David Penny is open to interpretation, using the vehicle of the mind to travel along the route. With such variation, there surely will be something for everyone in this book.