King's Messenger Simon Merrivale returns to England in disgrace, his life barely intact, after a bid to create a pro-English state in Savoy goes disastrously wrong.
King Edward III has assembled an uneasy alliance of European powers to enforce his claim to the throne of France. But corruption is rife both at home and abroad, emptying the king's war chest. Lack of money could cripple everything that has been built.
Faced with the difficult task of not only discovering the traitors but recovering his position and respect, Merrivale has a complex and potentially deadly mission at hand. For if just one conspirator escapes justice, all will fall.
A totally gripping historical mystery, perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom, S. J. Parris and Andrew Taylor.
ISBN: | 9781804364260 |
Publication date: | 22nd June 2023 |
Author: | A J MacKenzie |
Publisher: | Canelo Adventure an imprint of Canelo |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 400 pages |
Series: | The Simon Merrivale Mysteries |
Genres: |
Historical crime and mysteries European history: medieval period, middle ages Invasion, conquest and occupation Medieval warfare (predating gunpowder warfare) Classic crime and mystery fiction Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives Espionage and spy thriller Political / Legal Thrillers Historical adventure fiction War, combat and military adventure fiction Historical Fiction |