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"Jecks does a fine job of presenting the tension of mistrust and desire for security and survival in a world where loyalty has gone awry. "King's Gold "depicts real 14th-century life in all classes and dimensions." --The Historical Novels Review
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As the year 1326 draws to a close, London is in flames. King Edward II is a prisoner, and the forces of his vengeful queen, Isabella, and her lover Sir Roger Mortimer, are in the ascendant. The Bardi family, bankers who have funded the King, must look to their future with the Queen, steering a careful course between rival factions - if, that is, they can keep themselves alive. Others, too, find their loyalties torn. Guarding the deposed King on behalf of Mortimer, Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and bailiff Simon Puttock find themselves entangled in a tightening net of conspiracy, greed, betrayal and murder.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It has been at least five years since I was first introduced to this series by Michael Jecks. I soon found myself searching to find the early titles and have all to date. Why? The historical research is quite good, excellent if you will. Jecks' ability to then weave a great story into the history is better than most. It is truly remarkable that a writer could sustain a series set in in early 14th century England / France over so many titles. It is the lives of people in different "stations" and how they interact and live out those lives within a complex historical matrix. I should note that Jecks was originally published under Headline and is more recently published by Simon & Schuster, UK. More significantly I note that early titles keep reappearing in book stores so there is a call for this author and the series.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As with all Michael Jecks's works this was a good read. He may have to either fit some new stories into Baldwin't early years or create a new protagonist. At 54 BLadwin is getting a little long in the tooth for the Merry Olde England of that day. Myae Baql;dwin needs a nephew or some such to take under ins wing and groom....
Anyway great read as always - love his work and the research behind the works
D Land
Anyway great read as always - love his work and the research behind the works
D Land
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
MICHAEL JECKS NEVER DISAPPOINTS..IN FACT HE KEEPS GETTING BETTER AND BETTER...I THINK THIS IS ONE OF HIS FINEST YET ...A GREATR EAD...I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN ALL DAY...
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Great read
Another thoroughly enjoyable read from Michael Jecks. I can't wait for the next instalment in the tale of Sir Baldwin and Simon Puttock.
Published 1 month ago by sueindono
brilliant
gave me a good idea of living in the time would be like, and gave me a new sympathy for Edward II. love the characters Baldwin and Simon - more Mihcael Jecks for kindle please!
Published 4 months ago by Liz
gings gold
As always, arrived on time ,Michael Jecks always goes down well, a great read and a fab series, thank you, AJR
Published 4 months ago by Angel
really good read
I really enjoyed this book by Michael Jecks, one of his best I would say and I've read most of them. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Bess
a little disappointment
You remember as a child how, for Christmas, you'd get a big package wrapped in beautiful glittering paper, only to find that it's a home-knit sweater from your aunt? Read more
Published 10 months ago by Torben Poulsen
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