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Templar Knight Mystery #9
Sins of Inheritance
When a Lincoln draper is slain by arrowshot as he sets out on pilgrimage to the shrine of St. James of Compostela in Spain, his death is at first thought to have been perpetrated by outlaws, but Gianni soon discovers a reason to believe otherwise and, to his delight, Lady Nicolaa gives her consent for him to lead an investigation into the murder.
Meanwhile, an emissary arrives from Italy with the astonishing declaration that Gianni is the missing son of an Italian nobleman, and Templar Bascot de Marins and Nicolaa do their utmost to help the bewildered lad decide whether or not the claim is valid.
Meanwhile, an emissary arrives from Italy with the astonishing declaration that Gianni is the missing son of an Italian nobleman, and Templar Bascot de Marins and Nicolaa do their utmost to help the bewildered lad decide whether or not the claim is valid.
234 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 5, 2017
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Maureen Ash
28 books123 followersMaureen Ash was born in London, England, and has had a lifelong interest in British medieval history. Visits to castle ruins and old churches have provided the inspiration for her novels. She enjoys Celtic music, browsing in bookstores and Belgian chocolate. Maureen now lives on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.
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Displaying 1 - 17 of 17 reviews
September 27, 2017
This was my second reading of this book - one of many books I never got around to marking as read on this site. Oh well. It was a bit of fun for me to return to 11th Century life.
I like the authority, independence and wisdom of the castellan in this series and her friendship with Gianni the mute orphan whose life is in danger in this adventure. History of a cloth dealer and his strange family is the focus of most of this book when he is killed on his way to join up with a pilgrimage.
I like the authority, independence and wisdom of the castellan in this series and her friendship with Gianni the mute orphan whose life is in danger in this adventure. History of a cloth dealer and his strange family is the focus of most of this book when he is killed on his way to join up with a pilgrimage.
May 25, 2017
Both story threads struck me as very contrived and a bit ridiculous. However, I still enjoyed spending time with the recurring characters. The book is a pleasant read for those who have been following the series all along. I hope there is a #10 on the horizon.
July 2, 2017
This is a series I have enjoyed for years, this one was not my all time favorite but it was still quite enjoyable. There were at least two mysteries involved in this story: one was involving King John, the second was about a long missing Sicilian boy, and third was an unrelated mystery of a family of drapers with an illegitimacy over generations which culminated in a murder.
The Medieval Lincoln and its historical atmosphere of the series is just right, but sometimes the characters do not spring to life. Nicolaa de la Haye, hereditary castellan of Lincoln castle, and her husband Gerard de Camville, Sheriff of Lincoln always are credible, this book is no exception. Gianni could be a bit more colorful as could the Templar.
If there is another outing I will be glad to read it. Recommended for historical mystery Medieval fans.
The Medieval Lincoln and its historical atmosphere of the series is just right, but sometimes the characters do not spring to life. Nicolaa de la Haye, hereditary castellan of Lincoln castle, and her husband Gerard de Camville, Sheriff of Lincoln always are credible, this book is no exception. Gianni could be a bit more colorful as could the Templar.
If there is another outing I will be glad to read it. Recommended for historical mystery Medieval fans.
July 12, 2020
The storyline seems to be loosing steam...
I am a fan of Ms Ash’s work and the “Alehouse Murders” (Templar Knight Book 1) is a huge favorite.
However these latest books seem to have lost some of the focus of the previous volumes.
It also seems that we are getting into the realm of a new series: The Mute Clerk Mysteries. Which is cool, but i really enjoy Sir Bascot as he was developing and in this book he was just above a secondary character.
All in all the book was still enjoyable.
I am a fan of Ms Ash’s work and the “Alehouse Murders” (Templar Knight Book 1) is a huge favorite.
However these latest books seem to have lost some of the focus of the previous volumes.
It also seems that we are getting into the realm of a new series: The Mute Clerk Mysteries. Which is cool, but i really enjoy Sir Bascot as he was developing and in this book he was just above a secondary character.
All in all the book was still enjoyable.
May 13, 2017
While a pleasant read, I found this tale to be quite predictable with a set of shallow characters. As a seamstress, the details of the weaving and dying of fabrics were interesting. The "good" characters were bland in their goodness while the evil characters were similarly
unsurprisingly objective but shallow. Other titles in this series offer more intriguing realities and lets the reader observe the the colorful riches of the Middle Ages.
unsurprisingly objective but shallow. Other titles in this series offer more intriguing realities and lets the reader observe the the colorful riches of the Middle Ages.
August 6, 2019
I love a story with 2 plots at the same time!
I've grown to love the characters in this series and love that this book involved Gianni more than as a clerk and as a person of contention between a family in Italy where he lives in England
and the convoluted story of why a draper was murdered. Highly satisfactory book.
I've grown to love the characters in this series and love that this book involved Gianni more than as a clerk and as a person of contention between a family in Italy where he lives in England
and the convoluted story of why a draper was murdered. Highly satisfactory book.
August 16, 2025
The world and setting are good, and I like the central, recurring characters, but the plot was pretty thin and difficult to follow as most of the villainy happens off page with minor characters that are so minor you couldn't really follow.
However the central characters and setting are pleasant company.
However the central characters and setting are pleasant company.
August 22, 2017
Great
Wow what a read. Could hardly put it down as I wanted to finish the book. What a number of twists and turns . The reasons for committing crimes awed me. Excellent reading.
Wow what a read. Could hardly put it down as I wanted to finish the book. What a number of twists and turns . The reasons for committing crimes awed me. Excellent reading.
October 3, 2018
A good series
Another good book in a good series. Bascot played a smaller role in this story, but the usual beloved characters were all present. I hope the author will continue with the series.
Another good book in a good series. Bascot played a smaller role in this story, but the usual beloved characters were all present. I hope the author will continue with the series.
May 21, 2017
Fun read
Much of the novel is rather predictable , but it is still enjoyable. I likened the end because Cettina is truly despicable
Much of the novel is rather predictable , but it is still enjoyable. I likened the end because Cettina is truly despicable
June 11, 2017
Always a great read
This takes you into the middle of life in the age of King John. He's untrustworthy & self-serving & happy for any excuse to look more respectable.
This takes you into the middle of life in the age of King John. He's untrustworthy & self-serving & happy for any excuse to look more respectable.
October 4, 2017
The true heir?
Well written and developed plot. Resolution not as easily discovered as you would first anticipate. Nice read for a lazy afternoon.
Well written and developed plot. Resolution not as easily discovered as you would first anticipate. Nice read for a lazy afternoon.
June 13, 2018
Great series
As with the whole series, the action never stops. Have a hard time stopping just want to keep reading to the end 😊
As with the whole series, the action never stops. Have a hard time stopping just want to keep reading to the end 😊
January 26, 2020
An ending
An interesting way to end this historical mystery series. Not as surprising and intricate as some of the earlier entries, but more evocative and emotional.
An interesting way to end this historical mystery series. Not as surprising and intricate as some of the earlier entries, but more evocative and emotional.
February 20, 2024
The story, the characters, the setting, the writing .. all excellent and much appreciated as I step back in time and immerse myself in the whole experience!
April 15, 2017
Brilliant
Once again I couldn't put the book down. The story was so convincing I was able to visualise as I progressed through the twists and turns. Justice was served!
Once again I couldn't put the book down. The story was so convincing I was able to visualise as I progressed through the twists and turns. Justice was served!
April 25, 2017
This mystery series is consistently engaging and well-written. I look forward to the next installment!
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