Crowner Royal (A Crowner John Mystery)
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"Rayne's wealth of intriguing characters and situations has you continually putting two and two together and making five, but when the truth emerges, you wonder why you didn't see it coming. Clues to all the bizarre twists and turns are there, but so well constructed that each time you are taken by surprise." "--Western Daily Press" --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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London, 1196. At the command of Richard the Lionheart, Sir John de Wolfe has left his beloved West Country for the Palace of Westminster, where he has been appointed Coroner of the Verge. But with the king overseas, embroiled in a costly war against King Philip of France, Sir John is dismayed to discover that the English court is a hotbed of greed, corruption and petty in-fighting. The murder of one of the palace clerks, stabbed in broad daylight and thrown into the River Thames, leads John to suspect that there's a conspiracy underway to overthrow King Richard. And with the visit of the dowager Queen Eleanor fast approaching, the new Coroner must risk his life to prove his suspicions are right, root out the traitors within and prevent a national catastrophe.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have sought out everything written by Knight that is available.
He is master craftsman whether writing fiction or non-fiction.
This latest work surprised even me. It is terrific and was worth getting the hard cover version in the U.S. I can only hope that there will be more to follow in this series!
He is master craftsman whether writing fiction or non-fiction.
This latest work surprised even me. It is terrific and was worth getting the hard cover version in the U.S. I can only hope that there will be more to follow in this series!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Again the atmosphere of the period and the place is well described. Crowner John and his team become involved and put under pressure from more than one quarter. Murders, accusations and the politics of the Court all combine to give an excellent read and with the addition of remiinders of their former life in Devon the story progresses in several directions.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Another excellent entry in the ongoing adventures of John de Wolfe:) Enjoyable as ever - I look forward to the next one to see where he goes next - back to being a Coroner in Exeter, or to a new position. If you liked the earlier books, you'll like this one - I did!
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Enjoyable enough but my least favourite of the series...
"Crowner Royal" is Bernard Knight's 13th book of the Crowner John series. Over the last couple of years, I have read all 12 of the preceding books and thoroughly enjoyed each and... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Mr. Stephen Lamb
boring (sorry to all fans!)
Unfortunately I found this book boring...the characters are pleasantly portrayed but the story is too slow. It just could not hold my attention... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Topolino
A good read
I have only just discovered the author Bernard Knight and this, like his other few titles I have read so far, has proved a relaxing and enjoyable read.
Published 14 months ago by Roger Pickard
Crowner John overall review
This review is, anad will be, identical for any of this series, thus you will read the same on other titles. This action in no way detracts from the worth in these books. Read more
Published on 24 April 2010 by Dr. Nicol J. Murray
crowner royal
Another cracking story. If you like the other Crowner John books, this is just as good.
Published on 5 April 2010 by J. Mitchell
Crowner John series
This Crowner John title is as good as the other titles in the Crowner John series. Please see my previous review on one of the other titles in the series.
Published on 21 Mar 2010 by Geoffrey H. Haberfield
Crowner in the smoke
A change of scene but no change of pace we find Crowner John and his band of medieval nurder solvers in London miles from Devon but with plenty of mystery adn the usual jests... Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2010 by Mr. David Myles
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I have read all of Bernard Cornwell's books based around Crowner John and have very much enjoyed them all. Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2009 by J. P. Fairweather
Fabulous Series
this is the latest in a 13 book series of medievil murder mysteries. The main character is based on the position of the very first coroner or Crowner. Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2009 by Mrs. F. M. Vince
great story great humour.
Bernard Knight always delivers a great yarn from the southwest excepy this time Crowner John is in Westminster , some haggling with other Sherriffs in London Town adds the... Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2009 by Teabag
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