Status Updates From The Death of a King

fun little medieval mystery looking into the murder of Edward II 17 after his death. We learn about the search for answers via letters between Edmund Beche and his friend Richard

I wonder, would this be more interesting if I knew any of this history? It's possible it might even be less interesting, because it seems mostly like a recitation of historical events. That said, I don't know enough to recognize where the author might be taking liberties.