Synopses & Reviews
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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"Jecks once again captures the spirit of the period with another exciting visit to 14th-century England." Publishers Weekly on The Bishop Must Die
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"Once again, Jecks seamlessly blends fact and fiction." Publishers Weekly on The Oath
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Jecks does a good job of evoking the brutal and tempestuous society of the period.” Publishers Weekly on The Prophecy of Death
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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
About the Author
Michael Jecks gave up a career in the computer industry to concentrate on writing and the study of medieval history. A regular speaker at library and literary events, he is a past Chairman of the Crime Writers' Association. He lives with his wife, children and dogs in northern Dartmoor.