1326. As the threat of war hangs over England,Sir Baldwin and Bailiff Puttock must workdesperately to prevent murder,in Michael Jecks'latest thrilling mystery in this hugely popular series. In France,King Edward II's estranged wife Queen Isabella shames him by refusing to return to England,and humiliates him further by flaunting her adulterous relationship with the king's sworn enemy,traitor Sir Roger Mortimer. When the king hears she has betrothed their son to the daughter of the Count of Hainault,all England fears an invasion of Hainault mercenaries. Meanwhilethe Treasurer of England'slife is threatened. He has made many enemies in a long political life and Sir Baldwin and Simon must do all they can to find the would-be assassin before he can strike...
Publisher: Headline Publishing GroupISBN: 9780755374458Number of pages: 480Weight: 332 gDimensions: 197 x 128 x 31 mm
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