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Knights Templar #5
The Abbot's Gibbet
The Knights Templar
They were warrior monks, dedicated to the protection of pilgrims in the Holy Land—until an avaricious king who wanted their wealth savagely destroyed the order. One knight, however, escaped the stake, vowing justice for his innocent murdered brothers.
An Ill Wind
The arrival of the eminent Bishop of Exeter to the small Devonshire town of Crediton—coupled with the unwanted appearance of a particularly unsavory band of mercenary soldiers—has made life exceedingly difficult for Simon Puttock, bailiff of Lydford, and ex-Knight Templar Baldwin Furnshill, Keeper of the King's Peace. But it is the grim discovery of the body of a young girl hidden in a chest that unleashes a village-wide plague of fear and suspicion. Stemming the chaos may be beyond the powers of two dedicated upholders of the law. For the Crediton killings have only just begun—and each murder to follow threatens to be more heinous and baffling than the one before.
They were warrior monks, dedicated to the protection of pilgrims in the Holy Land—until an avaricious king who wanted their wealth savagely destroyed the order. One knight, however, escaped the stake, vowing justice for his innocent murdered brothers.
An Ill Wind
The arrival of the eminent Bishop of Exeter to the small Devonshire town of Crediton—coupled with the unwanted appearance of a particularly unsavory band of mercenary soldiers—has made life exceedingly difficult for Simon Puttock, bailiff of Lydford, and ex-Knight Templar Baldwin Furnshill, Keeper of the King's Peace. But it is the grim discovery of the body of a young girl hidden in a chest that unleashes a village-wide plague of fear and suspicion. Stemming the chaos may be beyond the powers of two dedicated upholders of the law. For the Crediton killings have only just begun—and each murder to follow threatens to be more heinous and baffling than the one before.
336 pages, Paperback
First published November 12, 1998
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About the author
Michael Jecks
122 books624 followersMichael Jecks is a best-selling writer of historical novels. The son of an Actuary, and the youngest of four brothers, he worked in the computer industry before becoming a novelist full time in 1994
He is the author of the internationally popular Templar series, perhaps the longest crime series written by a living author. Unusually, the series looks again at actual events and murders committed about the early fourteenth century, a fabulous time of treachery, civil war, deceit and corruption. Famine, war and disease led to widespread despair, and yet the people showed themselves to be resilient. The series is available as ebooks and all paper formats from Harper Collins, Headline and Simon and Schuster. More recently he has completed his Vintener Trilogy, three stories in his Bloody Mary series, and a new Crusades story set in 1096, Pilgrim's War, following some of the people in the first Crusade on their long pilgrimage to Jerusalem. He has also written a highly acclaimed modern spy thriller, Act of Vengeance.
His books have won him international acclaim and in 2007 his Death Ship of Dartmouth was shortlisted for the Harrogate prize for the best crime novel of the year.
A member of the Society of Authors and Royal Literary Society, Jecks was the Chairman of the Crime Writers' Association in 2004-2005. In 2005 he became a member of the Detection Club.
From 1998 he organised the CWA Debut Dagger competition for two years, helping unpublished authors to win their first contracts He judged the CWA/Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award for three years.
Michael Jecks is a popular speaker at literary festivals and historical meetings. He is a popular after-dinner and motivational speaker and has spoken at events from Colombia to Italy, Portugal to Alaska.
His own highlights are: being the Grand Marshal of the first parade at the New Orleans 2014 Mardi Gras, designing the Michael Jecks fountain pen for Conway Stewart, and being the International Guest of Honour at the Crime Writers of Canada Bloody Words convention.
Michael lives, walks, writes and paints in North Dartmoor.
He is the author of the internationally popular Templar series, perhaps the longest crime series written by a living author. Unusually, the series looks again at actual events and murders committed about the early fourteenth century, a fabulous time of treachery, civil war, deceit and corruption. Famine, war and disease led to widespread despair, and yet the people showed themselves to be resilient. The series is available as ebooks and all paper formats from Harper Collins, Headline and Simon and Schuster. More recently he has completed his Vintener Trilogy, three stories in his Bloody Mary series, and a new Crusades story set in 1096, Pilgrim's War, following some of the people in the first Crusade on their long pilgrimage to Jerusalem. He has also written a highly acclaimed modern spy thriller, Act of Vengeance.
His books have won him international acclaim and in 2007 his Death Ship of Dartmouth was shortlisted for the Harrogate prize for the best crime novel of the year.
A member of the Society of Authors and Royal Literary Society, Jecks was the Chairman of the Crime Writers' Association in 2004-2005. In 2005 he became a member of the Detection Club.
From 1998 he organised the CWA Debut Dagger competition for two years, helping unpublished authors to win their first contracts He judged the CWA/Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award for three years.
Michael Jecks is a popular speaker at literary festivals and historical meetings. He is a popular after-dinner and motivational speaker and has spoken at events from Colombia to Italy, Portugal to Alaska.
His own highlights are: being the Grand Marshal of the first parade at the New Orleans 2014 Mardi Gras, designing the Michael Jecks fountain pen for Conway Stewart, and being the International Guest of Honour at the Crime Writers of Canada Bloody Words convention.
Michael lives, walks, writes and paints in North Dartmoor.
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November 16, 2011
This book was a real pleasure to write.
I've always been interested in markets and how they worked, and this book gave me the justification to go and find out all I could.
Tavistock was in turmoil when a decapitated corpse was found, and beneath the surface of all the merry-makers, it's clear that there's a terrible anger and violence ready to burst out.
A great crime novel.
I've always been interested in markets and how they worked, and this book gave me the justification to go and find out all I could.
Tavistock was in turmoil when a decapitated corpse was found, and beneath the surface of all the merry-makers, it's clear that there's a terrible anger and violence ready to burst out.
A great crime novel.
March 12, 2024
Marvelous. The story was absolutely incredible, what a twist! I grew very attached to the characters, especially as the story progressed. Aside from that, the dialogue was very good. 5/5 book, one of my favorite reads ever.
November 18, 2021
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August 6, 2016
Fans of Ellis Peters and the Brother Cadfael mysteries with enjoy this Medieval murder mystery. A decapitated body is found at Tavistock trade fair. The abbott asks former Templar Baldwin Furnshill and bailiff Simon Puttock to find the killer and save the fair. Throw in a love struck young couple and a pair of Italian merchants who might not be what they appear and you have ready made suspects.
August 16, 2021
This story was engaging and the mystery was well written. Once I was approximately half-way through the book, it was difficult for me to put it down.
I read the forward (not many readers do) and it seems like the author did his research for the time period. In the forward, the author explains some facts about fairs in the medieval time period. l'm not that knowledgeable on medieval times, so I have no idea if there were any errors as far as the time period goes.
However, there are a few writing mistakes the author made. The biggest one is the author broke the rule about not having two different characters with similar names. Sure, it's ok to break rules when there is a good reason to do so (such as it serves the plot), but not in this case. One character is named Hugo and another is Hugh. The names start with the same letter, they're the same length, and there is literally only one letter difference. This is a writing rule for a reason. Several times, especially in the first half of the book, when the narrative would shift to one of these characters, I'd find myself confused. "Wait, why is he... Oh, this is the *other* guy." I was often getting them confused with one another. This mix-up would bring me out of the narrative and it was distracting.
There are a lot of characters in this story and I would frequently forget who the minor characters were because they wouldn't be mentioned for a long time and then suddenly, a first name would be given without any context. "Who is Daniel? I don't remember him. And the little bit stated about him didn't remind me." A few chapters later, "Watchman Daniel" is mentioned. "Ahh, he is the watchman. Ok, now I know who he is." For minor characters infrequently mentioned, it would have helped to reassert who they are when mentioned again if it has been some time since the last appearance.
Chapter 20 was painful for me to read due to some apparent inconsistencies. For example, one character rebuked another for even hinting something... the exact same thing which he had suggested to the same characters just a page and a half earlier.
Other than those issues, the novel was an enjoyable read and I would definitely recommend it. But maybe make a list of the characters in a notepad or something to help you keep track of who is who. Especially the Hugo/Hugh characters.
I read the forward (not many readers do) and it seems like the author did his research for the time period. In the forward, the author explains some facts about fairs in the medieval time period. l'm not that knowledgeable on medieval times, so I have no idea if there were any errors as far as the time period goes.
However, there are a few writing mistakes the author made. The biggest one is the author broke the rule about not having two different characters with similar names. Sure, it's ok to break rules when there is a good reason to do so (such as it serves the plot), but not in this case. One character is named Hugo and another is Hugh. The names start with the same letter, they're the same length, and there is literally only one letter difference. This is a writing rule for a reason. Several times, especially in the first half of the book, when the narrative would shift to one of these characters, I'd find myself confused. "Wait, why is he... Oh, this is the *other* guy." I was often getting them confused with one another. This mix-up would bring me out of the narrative and it was distracting.
There are a lot of characters in this story and I would frequently forget who the minor characters were because they wouldn't be mentioned for a long time and then suddenly, a first name would be given without any context. "Who is Daniel? I don't remember him. And the little bit stated about him didn't remind me." A few chapters later, "Watchman Daniel" is mentioned. "Ahh, he is the watchman. Ok, now I know who he is." For minor characters infrequently mentioned, it would have helped to reassert who they are when mentioned again if it has been some time since the last appearance.
Chapter 20 was painful for me to read due to some apparent inconsistencies. For example, one character rebuked another for even hinting something... the exact same thing which he had suggested to the same characters just a page and a half earlier.
Other than those issues, the novel was an enjoyable read and I would definitely recommend it. But maybe make a list of the characters in a notepad or something to help you keep track of who is who. Especially the Hugo/Hugh characters.
May 22, 2017
Like visiting old friends! My copy is so old it's called "A Medieval West Country Mystery" as opposed to the Last Templar as they are now branded.
Some clever bits in the novel involve the discovery of a headless corpse! Identifying the actual person that the corpse is proves some difficulties in and of itself.
There are also a ton of characters introduced here.
Some pathos involving the whole 'Abbot's Gibbet' in and of itself considering the nature of 'the Last Templar' and what happened to his order.
If you enjoy Michael Jecks previous works, I'd give this a 4 star rating as it's well into the themes and methods of the previous novels.
Some clever bits in the novel involve the discovery of a headless corpse! Identifying the actual person that the corpse is proves some difficulties in and of itself.
There are also a ton of characters introduced here.
Some pathos involving the whole 'Abbot's Gibbet' in and of itself considering the nature of 'the Last Templar' and what happened to his order.
If you enjoy Michael Jecks previous works, I'd give this a 4 star rating as it's well into the themes and methods of the previous novels.
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April 3, 2021Brilliant! kept me guessing from start to finish.
December 7, 2015
Four stars because I "really liked it" but it is not the best kind of medieval mystery for me. I "really liked it" because of the determination and "knightly" thinking that brought the innocent out of gaol and found the guilty through threat to personal safety. It was written or published in 1998, so taking that into account I have yet to decide if I shall seek out further reading of the "crime-solving" of former Knight Templar Baldwin. The action was difficult to read...awkward phrasing/wording. But I popped in on this series without preliminary reading, so I might read another of this series to give it a fair go. Or I might not.
August 2, 2012
I have not read any Jecks before but I will definitely be looking out for more. I found this a little confusing at first but once the story got going it was excellent. The mystery moved back and forth between suspects as new clues can to the fore. I thought the main characters were interesting and well-rounded.
January 27, 2013
I have read 27 Michael Jecks books. All are great but this is my favorite! This is a brilliant series for anyone with a love for historic detail, great storytelling, and true mysteries solved by a wonderful writer. Quick note- I'd recommend starting AFTER the first book and then returning to it. It was better going back to the first than carrying the inner secret of the main characters.
March 13, 2008
I get Michael Jeck's books sent to me from by my family in England, as I do not know if you can get them in the States. He does his research. The books are excellent--very well written. I like a good mystery, and these most certainly are!
August 8, 2012
Loved it! Another great mystery by Michael Jecks.
January 3, 2018
This 5th installment of the Medieval West Country Mystery series has been in my to read pile for a long time, and likely would be there still were it not for my reading rut being stymied by too many ebook titles on hold. I was truly hoping to read the sequel to the last Victorian mystery, but it was unavailable. Not ready to bounce back into urban fantasy or anything vaguely modern or futuristic, I (literally) stumbled over this one (as it was heaped in the to-read pile by my bed). So craving Victorian mystery, I ended up with medieval mystery. I shouldn't be surprised that the two time periods were perhaps more alike than not--I just hadnt connected the dots--caste, old money and titles versus new, nobility versus trade, women's status, chivalric rules for courting, class distinctions within class distinctions, and more, but I digress.
At 1st, I came awfully close to putting this away for another day. While I love Hugh, Baldwin, Margaret, and Edgar, this story was incredibly slow to start. I realise it was a matter of setting the scene, and a complex scene at that, but I found myself totally tangled up as to who was who, where, why, and what the helll just happened--to the point of having to no back a couple of times just to get untangled. Now, in all fairness, I believe this series is so dense, so steeped in history and detailed descriptions, that you can't speed read it. It needs to be read slowly, savoring the richness, sipped like a fine dark beer late in the evening, preferably with a tankard of ale in hand... (all the talk of ale, alewives, and wine. have left me with a powerful thirst). At any rate, these books are not to be rushed, and I would do well to remember that when I go to read the next. And, yes, I will read the next because I have high hopes that Baldwin may finally find some solace with someone who is his equal. As a side note, I found the hunt scene, with the description of the harrier hounds, to be thoroughly fascinating.
The mystery was complex, but it matched the setting, and the detail and description brought this time period to life for me. The introduction was a big help in understanding the legal process, and as always, the cover art was amazing in its almost tapestric storytelling (and I don't find myself questioning if the illustrator read the book--whether they did or not, it is spot on).
At 1st, I came awfully close to putting this away for another day. While I love Hugh, Baldwin, Margaret, and Edgar, this story was incredibly slow to start. I realise it was a matter of setting the scene, and a complex scene at that, but I found myself totally tangled up as to who was who, where, why, and what the helll just happened--to the point of having to no back a couple of times just to get untangled. Now, in all fairness, I believe this series is so dense, so steeped in history and detailed descriptions, that you can't speed read it. It needs to be read slowly, savoring the richness, sipped like a fine dark beer late in the evening, preferably with a tankard of ale in hand... (all the talk of ale, alewives, and wine. have left me with a powerful thirst). At any rate, these books are not to be rushed, and I would do well to remember that when I go to read the next. And, yes, I will read the next because I have high hopes that Baldwin may finally find some solace with someone who is his equal. As a side note, I found the hunt scene, with the description of the harrier hounds, to be thoroughly fascinating.
The mystery was complex, but it matched the setting, and the detail and description brought this time period to life for me. The introduction was a big help in understanding the legal process, and as always, the cover art was amazing in its almost tapestric storytelling (and I don't find myself questioning if the illustrator read the book--whether they did or not, it is spot on).
January 5, 2019
Although this is the fifth book in a series, it really could serve as the first. A reader can join into this series at any point without needing to know what came before, but it the events of this book outside the main mystery are very baseline for many of the character development and basic themes that come later.
In this novel, Simon and Baldwin enter the town of Tavistock during a faire, in which merchants from far away come to sell their wares, as well as plays, acrobats, musicians, and so on. The Tavistock faire is a pretty big one, and in the midst of its usual events, several murders and a lot of mayhem take place. There are watchmen who are little more than criminals, love affairs, fraud, potential fraud, secrets, and more going on.
And the main mystery is of a man who is killed and his head hacked off. Unfolding this is a bit of a problem even for Baldwin and Simon who are quite good at this kind of thing by now. Characters often seem to be one thing but end up another, or are deeper and more complex than they initially appear. And through it all, Baldwin, the former Templar Knight, struggles with his attitude toward the church after being so horribly betrayed by the Pope.
Overall one of the best entries in the series, and a good starting point for new readers.
In this novel, Simon and Baldwin enter the town of Tavistock during a faire, in which merchants from far away come to sell their wares, as well as plays, acrobats, musicians, and so on. The Tavistock faire is a pretty big one, and in the midst of its usual events, several murders and a lot of mayhem take place. There are watchmen who are little more than criminals, love affairs, fraud, potential fraud, secrets, and more going on.
And the main mystery is of a man who is killed and his head hacked off. Unfolding this is a bit of a problem even for Baldwin and Simon who are quite good at this kind of thing by now. Characters often seem to be one thing but end up another, or are deeper and more complex than they initially appear. And through it all, Baldwin, the former Templar Knight, struggles with his attitude toward the church after being so horribly betrayed by the Pope.
Overall one of the best entries in the series, and a good starting point for new readers.
October 8, 2017
Yet another worthy addition to the Michael Jeck’s excellent Sir Baldwin Furnshill medieval murder mystery series. The discovery of a headless corpse at the Tavistock fair of 1319 leads to a game of cat-and-mouse among the townsfolk and visiting Venetians and fairgoers. The web of intrigue becomes larger as dark incidents from the town’s past is revealed. There are many red herrings in this one and it has the additional storyline of Sir Baldwin nervously attempting to court his future wife, Lady Jeanne. At times the mystery suffers from Jeck’s penchant to reiterate content over and over, perhaps assuming that the reader has a poor memory. But that aside, another excellent adventure for the Knight Templar and his jaundiced sidekick Simon Puttock.
June 25, 2020
I liked the fair background and the introduction of Jeanne de Liddlestone, as well as enjoying a peep into the inner workings of the Abbot but the story itself didn't really enthrall me. It starts out very promising with a decapitated corpse found in a midden, but it meandered a bit much going on side tangents with a young merchants daughter falling for a suspicious Italian, and wayward monks clobbering people over the head. Thoroughly enjoyed the 'protection racket' - the Abbots guards responsible for keeping the peace at the fair are actually extorting money out of the vendors to protect their wares. Medieval mafia!
November 22, 2017
Een jaarmarkt, volle taveernes, wachters die de marktkoopmannen bedreigen, een abt met gasten uit Venetië en liefdesgeschiedenissen. Een waardige omgeving voor vredesrechter Sir Baldwin en Baljuw Simon Puttock om op onderzoek uit te gaan als er een lijk zonder hoofd gevonden wordt.
January 29, 2019
A fairly standard but well contrived and very well written murder mystery plot. The time setting of medieval England gives it that little bit extra.
I know the area the book is set in fairly well so it was an added enjoyment to picture in my mind what it was like during this time period.
I know the area the book is set in fairly well so it was an added enjoyment to picture in my mind what it was like during this time period.
April 9, 2020
I enjoyed this one just as much as the others in this series. Love Sir Baldwin. This one reminded me of the Renaissance faire that I go to in spring. It captures the flavor of how these fairies are economic and entertainment boons. I am working my way through the series.
January 11, 2024
Got a hundred pages in and just run out of steam- I couldn't really get into the story or connect with it. The writing lacks precision and clarity, and the story lacks impetus.
Not awful-awful but not for me.
Not awful-awful but not for me.
July 22, 2017
Solid historical crime story with good period detail and interesting characters.
January 10, 2018
The story is OK. The characters in this series haven't drawn me in yet.
May 6, 2019
This is the first I've read in this series and I really loved the historical details and twists and turns of the plot in this book. very well written.
May 9, 2019
Love all of Michael Jecks' books
July 10, 2022
Heck’s is very good at setting and producing a solid cosy mystery plot. This is similar to the others in this way. The characters aren’t that well developed, but it was an enjoyable read.
March 6, 2023
It was good to go back to this series after a couple of years, although it did suffer from having almost too many characters to keep track of.
October 6, 2024
As always a lot of characters to think about,got it towards the end after chasing so many blind alleys,so far enjoyed the series.
December 29, 2024
Interesting look at life in a medieval setting while untangling the threads of a murder done in the midst of a medieval faire.
March 18, 2018
Heel, heel toevallig las ik vorige week nog De naam van de roos even door, dus ik vond het wel toeval dat dit boek, dat ik voor enkele luttele centen uit een 'uitverkoopbak' haalde, zich rond diezelfde tijd afspeelt. In dit geval in 1319. Sir Baldwin, ex-tempelridder en nu baljuw, komt naar Tavistock om de jaarmarkt te bezoeken. Hij is niet de enige, van heinde en ver komen kopers en verkopers naar Tavistock. De schout heeft het er maar druk mee: zo moeten alle leprozen en hoeren de stad uit gedurende de jaarmarkt. Maar ja, die hebben niet allemaal maar zo een andere slaapplaats... Verder moet de stad er netjes uitzien. Maar ja, niet iedereen ruimt maar zo altijd al zijn rommel op. En zo kan het dus gebeuren dat er in de rommelhoop van ene Elias, bakker, een lijk wordt gevonden. Een lijk zonder hoofd. Is Elias schuldig? Hij is die avond nog in de kroeg gezien, met een hoertje...
En dan heb je nog Arthur Pole, die met zijn vrouw, dochter en bediende naar Tavistock komt om eens flink in te kopen. En vader en zoon Cammino, helemaal uit het verre Italië. Deze laatste geëerde gasten logeren bij de abt, met wie ze ook zaken hopen te doen. De vondst van het lijk zonder hoofd brengt beroering bij alle bevolkingsgroepen.
Michael Jecks heeft een 'leuk’''boek geschreven. Een echte 'whodunnit', want het aantal verdachten is legio. Gedurende het verhaal geeft Jecks ook veel uitleg over de zeden en gewoonten van de 14e eeuw en dat doet hij goed. De sfeerbeschrijving is in orde, maar helaas had ik soms nog wat moeite om de plot en de hoofdrolspelers een beetje goed te volgen. Het geheel doet soms wat rommelig aan. Dat de vertaling aan alle kanten rammelt helpt daar niet aan mee. Vandaar misschien dat ik dit boek, dat pas in 2003 is uitgekomen, nu al voor bijna niks in een uitverkoopbakje zag liggen? Toch jammer! Het zal hopelijk in de bibliotheek nog wel te krijgen zijn.
En dan heb je nog Arthur Pole, die met zijn vrouw, dochter en bediende naar Tavistock komt om eens flink in te kopen. En vader en zoon Cammino, helemaal uit het verre Italië. Deze laatste geëerde gasten logeren bij de abt, met wie ze ook zaken hopen te doen. De vondst van het lijk zonder hoofd brengt beroering bij alle bevolkingsgroepen.
Michael Jecks heeft een 'leuk’''boek geschreven. Een echte 'whodunnit', want het aantal verdachten is legio. Gedurende het verhaal geeft Jecks ook veel uitleg over de zeden en gewoonten van de 14e eeuw en dat doet hij goed. De sfeerbeschrijving is in orde, maar helaas had ik soms nog wat moeite om de plot en de hoofdrolspelers een beetje goed te volgen. Het geheel doet soms wat rommelig aan. Dat de vertaling aan alle kanten rammelt helpt daar niet aan mee. Vandaar misschien dat ik dit boek, dat pas in 2003 is uitgekomen, nu al voor bijna niks in een uitverkoopbakje zag liggen? Toch jammer! Het zal hopelijk in de bibliotheek nog wel te krijgen zijn.
October 2, 2007
THE ABBOT’S GIBBET (Traditional Mystery-Historical-England-1319) – VG
Jecks, Michael – 5th in series
Headline, 1998, UK paperback – ISBN: 0747255989
First Sentence: The sun was almost unbearably hot, the journey distinctly uncomfortable.
*** It is 1319 and people have come from all over to attend the Tavistock fair. Sir Baldwin Fernshill, Keeper of the King’s Peace, and Simon Puttock, bailiff of Lydford have come as guests of Abbot Robert Champeaux. When a headless body is found, the Abbott asks Baldwin and Simon to investigate.
*** Jecks has become a favorite author of mine and I really liked this book. The sense of time and place is wonderful. The plot is interesting and kept me guessing. There’s good suspense, a hint of romance and even a good chase scene, albeit on horseback. There are great characters that are fully developed to the point where I feel involved in the lives of the main characters and want to keep following their lives. This was another very enjoyable book in a delightful series.
Jecks, Michael – 5th in series
Headline, 1998, UK paperback – ISBN: 0747255989
First Sentence: The sun was almost unbearably hot, the journey distinctly uncomfortable.
*** It is 1319 and people have come from all over to attend the Tavistock fair. Sir Baldwin Fernshill, Keeper of the King’s Peace, and Simon Puttock, bailiff of Lydford have come as guests of Abbot Robert Champeaux. When a headless body is found, the Abbott asks Baldwin and Simon to investigate.
*** Jecks has become a favorite author of mine and I really liked this book. The sense of time and place is wonderful. The plot is interesting and kept me guessing. There’s good suspense, a hint of romance and even a good chase scene, albeit on horseback. There are great characters that are fully developed to the point where I feel involved in the lives of the main characters and want to keep following their lives. This was another very enjoyable book in a delightful series.
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