Prince Edward’s Warrant

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Prince Edward’s Warrant

by Melvin R. Starr

Edition: ARC, 2018

Synopsis: Master Hugh won the Black Prince’s favour when he helped to ease the Prince’s illness. Now, in the autumn of 1372, the prince is suffering a relapse and sends to Bampton for Master Hugh to attend him. While at dinner in Kennington Palace, Sir Giles, the knight who escorted Hugh to London, is stricken and dies. Poison! Sir Giles is not popular, and there are many who would gladly see the fellow done away with… except for Prince Edward. The Black Prince feels a debt to the slain man because of his heroic behaviour at the Battle of Crecy, where the knight stood firm with the prince when the fight seemed of uncertain outcome. 

Despite caring little for Sir Giles, Master Hugh must once again place himself in jeopardy and seek to uncover the perpetrator of the crime…

Hugh de Singleton is summoned to the Black Prince’s side to ease the man’s illness. When a man falls dead from poison, Hugh is then asked to find the murderer.

This was my first introduction to Master Hugh and now I dearly want to start from the beginning. He is a charming and interesting character. He is witty and more than holds his own against those who dislike him. Through the whole story, all he wants is to return home to his wife, which is more than understandable.

The details of the time period help make this a delight to read. Master Hugh conducts his investigation with logic, although there were moments when his introspection was a bit repetitive.

For fans of medieval tales, I would highly recommend Hugh de Singleton. I was given a copy through NetGalley for reviewing purposes.