Baldwin and Simon uncover a deadly assassination plot in this fantastic novel in Michael Jecks' hugely popular medieval crime series.
1325: Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and his friend Simon Puttock are in France guarding King Edward's son on his perilous journey to meet the French king, Charles IV. But they are unaware that King Edward's wife Isabella is so disaffected that she has begun to plot her revenge. What at first appeared a simple diplomatic mission is in danger of becoming lethally dangerous...
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"Really difficult to put down." "--Historical Novels Review"
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Michael Jecks gave up a career in the computer industry to concentrate on writing and the study of medieval history, especially that of Devon and Cornwall. He lives with his family in northern Dartmoor.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By P. Schaum
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Jecks continues to astonish me in adherence to historical accuracy but also in his ability to write a tale so well. I only began reading Jecks a few years back and had to find the early works and read them sequentially to best appreciate them although that might not be necessary for all readers (but you are missing something if you don't read the early works). In doing so, I also found that instead of fluctuating in quality as some authors are prone to do, he just seems to get better over time. I don't offer a synopsis as that is out there already for the reader but rather that I am selective in my authors in this genre (or any other to include non-fiction and academic reading). Jecks continues to provide worthwhile reading and somehow just "improves the product." I sincerely hope that this series continues as it offers pleasurable reading to not a few of us. Granted, the subject matter sometimes is a bit gruesome, or just not pleasant. But, history and historical fiction play in the truth that life is not always pleasant. I mention that as some readers take offense at such "unpleasantness" yet the characters show exceptional courage in the face of trial and tribulation. I should think that a good example rather than sticking one's head in the sand and making believe that life then and now is not always ... smooth and without rough edges.
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By John Haslett
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I'm a great fan of Jecks and this set of books, see The Templar, The Queen and Her Lover as well, is set in France and, in my view, is all the better for being taken out of Devon for a while. Edward the 2nd and Isabel of France are in vogue at the moment, Paul Doherty's 'Mathilde of Westminster' series covers the same period and much of the same action and is as superb as Jecks. If any of you want to find out how 'justice' finallt catches up with Hugh Despenser the younger just Google him - absolute swine he may have been but I'm not sure anyone deserves that kind of death! Suffice to say that Baldwin and Puttock do well to be cautious about offending him. Fast pace, intricate plot, well drawn characters and good period feel make this a must for all fans of this genre.
By LittleMak
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book, Baldwin and Simon are sent to France to guard the newly created Duke of Aquitaine who is to swear fealty to King Charles IV his Uncle. Bishop Stapledon is to go to he has the power to grant Queen Isabella funds but only if she returns to England which she refuses to do.
It also seems that several of the knights chosen by King Edward for their loyalty to him are becoming closer to Queen Isabella and are changing their loyalty to her, Baldwin is sounded out but refuses to change his loyalty to King Edward.
While they are there several murders take place two in the Kings palace and Bishop Walter is blamed, Baldwin and Simon must solve the crimes in order to protect the Bishop.
I can not praise Michael Jecks writing highly enough his books always keep me guessing right to the end.
It also seems that several of the knights chosen by King Edward for their loyalty to him are becoming closer to Queen Isabella and are changing their loyalty to her, Baldwin is sounded out but refuses to change his loyalty to King Edward.
While they are there several murders take place two in the Kings palace and Bishop Walter is blamed, Baldwin and Simon must solve the crimes in order to protect the Bishop.
I can not praise Michael Jecks writing highly enough his books always keep me guessing right to the end.
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I have read quite a lot of michael jecks books but this one kept you guessing until the very end.With roger mortimer (whom i have read about in IAN MORTIMERS THE GREATEST TRAITOR)... Read more
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i bought this book for christmas for my 15 year old son because he needed a new series of books to read but he is finding it rather hard goin and boring in his own words maybe it... Read more
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I've read some of Jecks' books in this series before - but certainly not all of them. I'd taken the book on holiday, thinking that I'd get through it very quickly as I'm a quick... Read more
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