The Traitor of St Giles

by Michael Jecks

Overview

When a Knight Templar is murdered, things get personal for Baldwin…

On their way to a feast, Sir Baldwin Furnshill and Bailiff Simon Puttock find the murdered corpse of Sir Gilbert, a Knight Templar and old comrade of Baldwin's.

The situation is confounded when a decapitated body is found. Baldwin and Simon's suspicions that the two deaths are linked seem to be justified when Baldwin himself is attacked. Baldwin and Simon find themselves caught up in a baffling investigation...

The ninth instalment in the Last Templar Mysteries series, perfect for fans of Christian Cameron and CJ Sansom.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781800321212
Publisher:	Canelo Digital Publishing Ltd
Publication date:	08/10/2020
Series:	The Last Templar Mysteries , #9
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

A historical mystery specialist with over forty novels under his belt, Michael Jecks has been the Organiser of the Crime Writers' Association's Debut Dagger, as well as a judge for the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger.

Michael and his family live in northern Dartmoor with their scatty Dalmatian, with whom he walks regularly, looking for inspiration for his books.

The published author of over forty-five novels, although Michael Jecks has always been fascinated by history, it was only after a career change that he was able to indulge his interests full time. A hugely respected historical mystery specialist, he has been the Organiser of the Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger, Chair of the CWA and the founder of Medieval Murderers, as well as a judge for the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger. Michael and his family live in a small village in northern Dartmoor with their far-too-bright-for-her-own-good Rhodesian Ridgeback, with whom he walks regularly seeking inspiration for his books on the moors. Find out more at: michaeljecks.uk

Editorial Reviews

In this medieval romp, the ninth in the series (Belladonna at Belstone, etc.), Sir Baldwin de Furnshill, keeper of the king's peace in Crediton, and his old friend, Bailiff Simon Puttock, join the throngs gathering at Lord Hugh de Courtenay's castle in Tiverton to celebrate the midsummer feast of St. Giles. Trouble is afoot. Hugh Despenser, King Edward II's corrupt favorite, is attracting nobles to his ignoble cause and threatening civil war. Someone murders Sir Gilbert de Carlisle, Despenser's ambassador to Lord Hugh, while he's carrying a chest of gold to the king. The head and body of outlaw Philip Dyne are found nearby. Harlewin le Poter, coroner of Tiverton, announces that Dyne killed Sir Gilbert; two upright citizens then beheaded Dyne as he was trying to escape. Meanwhile, St. Giles Fair is in full swing. Its festivities provide a delightful picture of everyday life in the Middle Ages. Everything, from dress to living accommodations to common speech (especially the curses), rings true. This is a crowded tapestry of a book, peopled with well-developed villains of every stripe. One of the most difficult aspects of solving the case is the sheer number of suspects. It seems that everyone had some excuse to be in the forest glade where Dyne and Sir Gilbert were killed. Set upon by footpads and cutthroats, Sir Baldwin and Simon realize that the truth behind the murders is far more sinister and complex than the coroner imagines. (Oct.) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

In the 11th title in the "Medieval West County" series, Sir Baldwin Furnshill, Keeper of the King's Peace, is just getting used to married life when he must investigate the seemingly related deaths of Sir Gilbert, a fellow templar, and of Philip Dyne, accused of raping and murdering young Joan Carter. Not quite as seamless as other tales in the series, this is still well researched and well presented. Following Squire Throwleigh's Heir (LJ 5/1/00), this series moves into hardcover. Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

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