The King of Thieves (Knights Templar Mysteries (Headline))

The King of Thieves (Knights Templar Mysteries (Headline))

by Michael Jecks (Author)

Synopsis

Baldwin and Simon uncover a deadly assassination plot in Michael Jecks's latest novel in his hugely popular medieval crime series. It's 1325, and Sir Baldwin de Furnshill, Keeper of the King's Peace and his friend Bailiff Simon Puttock are in France to join Prince Edward and Bishop Walter's entourage as they make their journey to the palace of the French king, Charles IV. The Prince must make a demeaning submission in order for the English to keep hold of their French territories. Meanwhile, Queen Isabella has been causing a scandal in the French courts with English traitor Roger Mortimer. The Prince's entourage are delivered into the Queen's custody, but it becomes clear that they have enemies within the palace walls. Simon and Baldwin soon discover a murderous plot that threatens England's future...

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 370
Publisher: Headline
Published: 13 Nov 2008

ISBN 10: 0755344162
ISBN 13: 9780755344161

Media Reviews
A gem of historical storytelling. --Northern Echo
Really difficult to put down. --Historical Novels Review
Fans of well-researched historicals will welcome Jeck's 26th Knights Templar mystery. Publishers Weekly
The whole series belongs in any collection where historicals are popular. Library Journal
Memorable characters, steadily absorbing period background . . . a commendable achievement. Kirkus Reviews
The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels. The Times
Really difficult to put down. Historical Novels Review
Each page is densely packed with cuckolding, coarseness, lewdness, lechery, gore galore, but also with nobility. A heady mix. North Devon Journal
A gem of historical storytelling. Northern Echo
Complicated, well-populated, written with cross-cutting gusto, and accompanied by scholarly extras. Ellery Queen
Author Bio
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.