Dispensation of Death (Last Templar Mysteries 23): Danger, intrigue and murder in a thrilling medieval adventure
Feb 2014 · Hachette UK
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In an age of corruption, what will Sir Baldwin and Simon discover in their search for the truth?
Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Simon Puttock must risk their own lives to protect the Queen of England in Michael Jecks' cleverly plotted twenty-third medieval mystery, Dispensation of Death. Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom and Susanna Gregory.
'Memorable characters, steadily absorbing period background... a commendable achievement' - Kirkus Reviews
1325: England is a hotbed of paranoia under the reign of the increasingly unpredictable Edward II and his lover, Sir Hugh le Despenser. When the Queen's lady-in-waiting is slaughtered and a man's body, hideously mutilated, is discovered behind the throne, King Edward demands to be avenged.
Sir Baldwin de Furnshill is appointed to track down the killer, aided by his friend, Simon Puttock. But in an age of corruption, the knight and bailiff must fight to stay alive. And Baldwin and Simon soon learn that while their failure to find the murderer will carry its own peril, uncovering the truth may also be fatal.
What readers are saying about Dispensation of Death:
'A colourful and detailed book which transports you back to the middle ages as though they were yesterday'
'Always fascinating; the descriptions of the historical characters is a true handbook of medieval history'
'Thrilling, on the edge of your seat stuff. Hard to put the book down'
Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Simon Puttock must risk their own lives to protect the Queen of England in Michael Jecks' cleverly plotted twenty-third medieval mystery, Dispensation of Death. Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom and Susanna Gregory.
'Memorable characters, steadily absorbing period background... a commendable achievement' - Kirkus Reviews
1325: England is a hotbed of paranoia under the reign of the increasingly unpredictable Edward II and his lover, Sir Hugh le Despenser. When the Queen's lady-in-waiting is slaughtered and a man's body, hideously mutilated, is discovered behind the throne, King Edward demands to be avenged.
Sir Baldwin de Furnshill is appointed to track down the killer, aided by his friend, Simon Puttock. But in an age of corruption, the knight and bailiff must fight to stay alive. And Baldwin and Simon soon learn that while their failure to find the murderer will carry its own peril, uncovering the truth may also be fatal.
What readers are saying about Dispensation of Death:
'A colourful and detailed book which transports you back to the middle ages as though they were yesterday'
'Always fascinating; the descriptions of the historical characters is a true handbook of medieval history'
'Thrilling, on the edge of your seat stuff. Hard to put the book down'
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About the author
Michael Jecks gave up a career in the computer industry to concentrate on his writing. He is the founder of Medieval Murderers, has been Chairman of the Crime Writers' Association, and helped create the Historical Writers' Association. Keen to help new writers, for some years he organised the Debut Dagger competition, and is now organising the AsparaWriting festival for new writers at Evesham. He has judged many prizes, including the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger. Michael is an international speaker on writing and for business. He lives with his wife, children and dogs in northern Dartmoor.
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