1217: England has been invaded. Much of the country is in the iron grip of Louis of France and his collaborators, and civil war rages as the forces of the boy king try to fight off the French. Most of this means nothing to Edwin Weaver, son of the bailiff at Conisbrough Castle in Yorkshire, until he is suddenly thrust into the noble world of politics and treachery: he is ordered by his lord the earl to solve a murder which might have repercussions not just for him but for the future of the realm. Edwin is terrified but he must obey; he takes on the challenge and learns more until he uncovers a horrific secret which has been dead and buried for fifteen years, a secret which might kill them all - and realises there are some questions to which he might not wish to know the answers. The first book in C.B. Hanley's popular Mediaeval Mystery series.

About the Author
C.B. HANLEY holds a PhD in Medieval Studies, specialising in warfare in the 12th and 13th centuries. She has published an academic book and a number of scholarly articles on the period, and continues to write non-fiction history for academic and general audiences. She has worked as an historical interpreter, and is also a freelance copy editor and proof-reader.

Reviews
"An admirable debut...With just enough red herrings for those who delight in puzzling out identities and motives, the mystery may be solved by some readers before the brand-new sleuth uncovers the killer. Excellent crossover appeal for historical fiction buffs as well." -- Library Journal



Book Information
ISBN 9780752480916
Author C.B. Hanley
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint The History Press Ltd
Publisher The History Press Ltd