1326. As the threat of war hangs over England, Sir Baldwin and Bailiff Puttock must work desperately to prevent murder, in Michael Jecks' latest thrilling mystery in this hugely popular series.
In France, King Edward II's estranged wife Queen Isabella shames him by refusing to return to England, and humiliates him further by flaunting her adulterous relationship with the king's sworn enemy, traitor Sir Roger Mortimer. When the king hears she has betrothed their son to the daughter of the Count of Hainault, all England fears an invasion of Hainault mercenaries. Meanwhile the Treasurer of England's life is threatened. He has made many enemies in a long political life and Sir Baldwin and Simon must do all they can to find the would-be assassin before he can strike...
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780755374458
Number of pages: 480
Weight: 332 g
Dimensions: 197 x 128 x 31 mm
A really good medieval mystery which kept me fully hooked and intrigued right up until the end.
There are so many twists and turns, and Michael Jecks does fantastically well to bring to life the turmoil and unrest of...
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History and who dun its are interests of mine so this seriers/book incorporates both. Its is extremely well written with help at start wth cast of characters and antholgy of terms little or unknown to a modern reader.... More
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