- Hardcover: 416 pages
- Publisher: Headline Book Publishing (4 Dec 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0755332768
- ISBN-13: 978-0755332762
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.7 x 4.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 856,663 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The country's number one author of medieval murder mysteries brings us a riveting tale of murder and intrigue in the King's Court. It is 1324, and the kingdom is in uproar. Escaping from the Tower, Roger Mortimer - the King's most hated enemy - makes his way to France, and hires an assassin to murder the King. But just as his plans begin to succeed, the plot is uncovered, and the assassin flees the city. Then the body of a local craftsman and that of a King's messenger are found in the city's streets and Sir Baldwin de Furnshill, the Keeper of the King's Peace and his friend Bailiff Simon Puttock, are asked by the Bishop to find out who was responsible. The dead messenger was carrying a dangerous secret and the Bishop is desperate to have his message returned to him before anyone else discovers its contents. Baldwin and Simon are reluctant to get involved, but the politics of the nation and of their patrons are growing ever more insistent, and the two must find the murderer before he can strike again. But when murderers can use magic, no one is safe...
About the Author
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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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Michael Jecks gave up a career in the computer industry when he began writing the internationally successful Templar series. Well all I can say is the Computer Industries loss is the reader's gain. He has now written about a score of the Knights Templar mystery books featuring Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Bailiff Simon Puttock and there are more to follow. Michael's books are full of intrigue and mystery and they are particularly well researched. Mr. Jecks lives in the area he writes about and I am sure this must assist him a great deal with his background research.
1324, and there is much unrest in the England. The King has many enemies but the foremost among them Roger Mortimer has escaped from London's supposedly impregnable Tower. He has escaped to France and is making his plans to murder the King. But just as it seems his plans will succeed, the plot is uncovered and the hired assassin escapes the city.
Then the body of a local man and that of a King's messenger are in found in the streets of the city. The Bishop calls upon Sir Baldwin and his long time associate and friend, Bailiff Simon Puttock, to investigate the deaths and bring the culprit to justice. The messenger was carrying a dangerous secret and the Bishop is overwrought at the thought that it may fall into the wrong hands. Before it can be returned to his safe keeping. Sir Baldwin is reluctant to get involved, but he is a staunch royalist and will do anything within his power to protect his King and country. Can the pair find the murderer before he strikes again.
1324, and there is much unrest in the England. The King has many enemies but the foremost among them Roger Mortimer has escaped from London's supposedly impregnable Tower. He has escaped to France and is making his plans to murder the King. But just as it seems his plans will succeed, the plot is uncovered and the hired assassin escapes the city.
Then the body of a local man and that of a King's messenger are in found in the streets of the city. The Bishop calls upon Sir Baldwin and his long time associate and friend, Bailiff Simon Puttock, to investigate the deaths and bring the culprit to justice. The messenger was carrying a dangerous secret and the Bishop is overwrought at the thought that it may fall into the wrong hands. Before it can be returned to his safe keeping. Sir Baldwin is reluctant to get involved, but he is a staunch royalist and will do anything within his power to protect his King and country. Can the pair find the murderer before he strikes again.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Michael Jecks gave up a career in the computer industry when he began writing the internationally successful Templar series. Well all I can say is the Computer Industries loss is the reader's gain. He has now written about a score of the Knights Templar mystery books featuring Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Bailiff Simon Puttock and there are more to follow. Michael's books are full of intrigue and mystery and they are particularly well researched. Mr. Jecks lives in the area he writes about and I am sure this must assist him a great deal with his background research.
1324, and there is much unrest in the England. The King has many enemies but the foremost among them Roger Mortimer has escaped from London's supposedly impregnable Tower. He has escaped to France and is making his plans to murder the King. But just as it seems his plans will succeed, the plot is uncovered and the hired assassin escapes the city.
Then the body of a local man and that of a King's messenger are in found in the streets of the city. The Bishop calls upon Sir Baldwin and his long time associate and friend, Bailiff Simon Puttock, to investigate the deaths and bring the culprit to justice. The messenger was carrying a dangerous secret and the Bishop is overwrought at the thought that it may fall into the wrong hands. Before it can be returned to his safe keeping. Sir Baldwin is reluctant to get involved, but he is a staunch royalist and will do anything within his power to protect his King and country. Can the pair find the murderer before he strikes again.
1324, and there is much unrest in the England. The King has many enemies but the foremost among them Roger Mortimer has escaped from London's supposedly impregnable Tower. He has escaped to France and is making his plans to murder the King. But just as it seems his plans will succeed, the plot is uncovered and the hired assassin escapes the city.
Then the body of a local man and that of a King's messenger are in found in the streets of the city. The Bishop calls upon Sir Baldwin and his long time associate and friend, Bailiff Simon Puttock, to investigate the deaths and bring the culprit to justice. The messenger was carrying a dangerous secret and the Bishop is overwrought at the thought that it may fall into the wrong hands. Before it can be returned to his safe keeping. Sir Baldwin is reluctant to get involved, but he is a staunch royalist and will do anything within his power to protect his King and country. Can the pair find the murderer before he strikes again.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Another great Jecks offering
6 May 2007
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This reader has long wondered how Sir Baldwin was going to continue his disdain for national politics, especially in view of his friendship with Walter Stapleton, a prominent figure in the reign of Edward II. This one goes out a bit on a limb by postiing that curse magic is real and that Bishop Walter, as well as those despicable figures, the elder and younger Despencers, and even the King himself would be the target of a well-financed attempt by a necromancer. There is all the suspense, action, and convoluted plot that we have come to expect of Mr. Jecks, and at least one guessed-at, but never quite thought though surprise. Highly recommended, as are all the series. BTW, it is best to read them in order, I have found. Start with "The Last Templar," if you haven't already.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
This Should Have a 6th Star!
19 Mar 2007
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Jecks continues in his excellent murder mystery series, but has gone up a step adding even more intrigue to the mix. Get this one now is my best recommendation. Jecks knows his history as well as his mystery and weaves a time piece work, Medieval, that is certain to keep you riveted to the pages. There are far to many authors that pretend to write period work that fall short of the mark for both the period and the mystery. I think that a truly good author deserves a proper review and Jecks is one of the few these days.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Jecks has the period down
3 Aug 2007
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Jecks consistantly delivers a great story. His charters blend in perfectly with the real people of the period. I have enjoyed all of his books and always look forward to the next one. He does not disapoint.
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