Michael Jecks

Country or family... which will Sir Baldwin and Simon choose? When Simons daughter becomes embroiled in the plans of a group of outlaws, he and Sir Baldwin take matters into their own hands in the thrilling twenty-seventh instalment of Michael Jecks Knights Templar mysteries. Perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin and Bernard Cornwell.Boasts an exciting, twisting plot - Publishers WeeklyKing Edward II is furious when he learns that his wife Queen Isabella has defied him by remaining in France with their son. As the unfortunate messengers of this news, Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and his friend, Bailiff Simon Puttock, are dismissed from court.Returning home to Devon, they are shocked to discover that outlaws now hold sway in the land. When two clerics are found murdered, Baldwin and Simon must investigate. But the culprit is a friend of Dispenser and the King, and in taking the matter further they could be accused of treason. So they decide to leave the affair to others. Until, that is, Simons own daughter comes under threat, and all hell is let loose...What readers are saying about No Law in the Land: Top crime, top adventure, great characterisationA thoroughly intriguing tale of menacing threats. It is another glorious story from Michael JecksJecks weaves a marvellously plotted, plausible story in amongst historical fact

The definitive digital guide to Michael Jeckss widely-praised Knights Templar series.Whether youre a long-standing fan of the medieval Knights Templar adventures, or yet to try this captivating historical series, this is the definitive guide you need.Meet Sir Baldwin de Furnshill, keeper of the kings peace, and his friend Simon Puttock, and discover this dazzling introduction to fifteen titles in the series.*Also contains an exclusive foreword from the author*

Accused of a crime he didnt commit, will Sir Baldwin be able to clear his name? Bloody revenge on the streets of Paris threaten Sir Baldwin de Furnshills royal mission in The Templar, the Queen and Her Lover, the twenty-fourth novel in Michael Jecks brilliant medieval crime series. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Paul Doherty.A gem of historical storytelling - Northern EchoQueen Isabella, wife to Edward II of England, has been dispatched to France in an attempt to bring about peace between the two countries, and Sir Baldwin de Furnshill must accompany her with his friend Simon Puttock. But the day after their arrival, a servant is found murdered, with Baldwins dagger lying next to the body.As Baldwin struggles to prove his innocence, the killer strikes again. With so many English enemies gathering in Paris, will he be able to expose the culprit in time to protect the diplomats and their mission?What readers are saying about The Templar, the Queen and Her Lover: A superbly written book, with a diverse and fascinating cast of characters, mixing historical fact with the authors creations - and they blend beautifully...You can almost smell the damp and decay of the dungeon walls of Chateau GailliardPacey read which pulls the threads of other stories together and ties them nicely up. 10/10A pacey tale, with all the glorious details of early 14th century life set out with such loving knowledge, it was a pleasure to read, as ever. Everything ties up well and credibly, and theres always room for a few surprises and twists at the end. Quality!

An ancient prophecy. An urgent message. A deadly plot. In the twenty-fifth instalment of Michael Jecks Knights Templar mysteries, Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Simon Puttock find themselves surrounded by more court intrigue and danger. Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom and Bernard Cornwell. A page-turning masterpiece that will keep the reader totally gripped until the very last page - Historical Novels ReviewIts 1325, and in England turmoil is rife. But could the Prophecy of St Thomass Holy Oil be the key to saving the ill-fated reign of King Edward II? It is believed the one anointed with it will be a lion among men: he will conquer France, unite Christendom and throw the heathens from the Holy Land.Meanwhile, Sir Baldwin de Furnshill, Keeper of the Kings Peace, and his friend Simon Puttock return from France with urgent messages for the King himself. Soon they find themselves at the centre of a deadly court intrigue involving the most powerful and ruthless men in the country, who will stop at nothing, not least murder, to achieve their ambitions...What readers are saying about The Prophecy of Death: Apart from the immense amount of history I have learned along the way, one gets very affectionate about the main characters, almost like family!Michael Jecks is one of the best medieval writers of our times. His two main characters come alive in the imagination when youre reading themMichael Jecks has done it again. A wonderful book

After a young woman tragically dies, it is up to Sir Baldwin and Simon Puttock to unravel the mystery surrounding her suspicious death... Michael Jecks brings medieval England to life in the fourteenth mystery of his Knights Templar series, featuring the ever-popular Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Bailiff Simon Puttock. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Susanna Gregory. The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels - The TimesAs the winter of 1323 descends upon a windswept chapel on the edge of Dartmoor, who could blame the young priest, Father Mark, for seeking affection from Mary, the millers daughter? But when Mary, and her unborn child, are found dead, Mark is the obvious suspect.Called to investigate, Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and his friend Bailiff Simon Puttock soon begin to have their doubts. Could one of Marys many admirers have murdered her in a fit of jealousy? Or might it be someone even closer to home? By the time their search is over, life for Baldwin and Simon, and their families, will never be quite the same again.What readers are saying about The Mad Monk of Gidleigh: There is excellent attention to period detail and a very strong sense of time and place. All the characters are fully dimensional and well-drawnThe story is very well plotted. Just when I thought I knew where it was going, it turnedYet another fantastic book from Michael Jecks. The stories are really well crafted

A deadly hunt for a dangerous secret and a ruthless killer... The twenty-second novel in Michael Jecks Knights Templar mysteries is a riveting tale of murder and intrigue in the Kings Court. Perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin andEllis Peters.Another rip-roaring medieval intrigue. Terrific - Nottingham Evening Post1324 and the English kingdom is in uproar: Roger Mortimer, once the Kings most able commander and now his most implacable, hated enemy, is plotting the Kings assassination. And Mortimer is not the only person with murder in mind...When the bodies of a local craftsman and the Kings messenger are found in the streets of Exeter, Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and his friend, Simon Puttock, are implored to find the person responsible. The deceased messenger was carrying a dangerous secret that could prove fatal in the wrong hands. Baldwin and Simon must find the murderer before he can strike again...What readers are saying about The Malice of Unnatural Death: One of the best in the series - five starsWhat great stories [Michael Jecks] writes, cant get enough of themThoroughly engrossing

THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR COLLECTION: VOLUME 2 brings together three more of Michael Jecks most popular Knights Templar mysteries. Join Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Baliff Simon Puttock as they journey from England to France, and back again, in three riveting tales of murder and intrigue.The Templar, the Queen & Her Lover: Queen Isabella, wife to Edward II of England, has been dispatched to France in an attempt to bring about peace between the two countries, and Sir Baldwin de Furnshill must accompany her with his friend Simon Puttock. But the day after their arrival, a servant is found murdered, with Baldwins dagger lying next to the body.As Baldwin struggles to prove his innocence, the killer strikes again. With so many English enemies gathering in Paris, will he be able to expose the culprit in time to protect the diplomats and their mission?The Prophecy of Death: Its 1325, and in England turmoil is rife. But could the Prophecy of St Thomass Holy Oil be the key to saving the ill-fated reign of King Edward II? It is believed the one anointed with it will be a lion among men: he will conquer France, unite Christendom and throw the heathens from the Holy Land.Meanwhile, Sir Baldwin de Furnshill, Keeper of the Kings Peace, and his friend Simon Puttock return from France with urgent messages for the King himself. Soon they find themselves at the centre of a deadly court intrigue involving the most powerful and ruthless men in the country, who will stop at nothing, not even murder, to achieve their ambitions...The King of Thieves: 1325: Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and his friend Simon Puttock are in France guarding King Edwards son on his perilous journey to meet the French king, Charles IV. But they are unaware that King Edwards wife Isabella is disaffected and plotting her revenge...What first appears a simple diplomatic mission is fast becoming lethally dangerous. Meanwhile, two murders in Paris are causing alarm. Is there a connection between the killings and the shadowy King of thieves? Simon and Baldwin know the future of the English crown is at risk. And in order to protect it they must put their own lives in jeopardy.What readers are saying about The Knights Templar mysteries:Full of twists and turns right up until the endSuperb, with a diverse and fantastic cast of characters, mixing historical fact with the authors creations - and they blend beautifullyJecks continues to astonish me in adherence to historical accuracy but also in his ability to write a tale so well

As Sir Baldwin and Simon Puttock uncover the mysteries surrounding the church, they risk making more enemies than friends... The Chapel of Bones is the eighteenth mystery in Michael Jecks riveting Knights Templar medieval series, featuring Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Simon Puttock. Perfect for fans of Susanna Gregory and Paul Doherty.This fascinating portrayal of medieval life and the corruption of the Church will not disappoint. With convincing characters whose treacherous acts perfectly combine with a devilishly masterful plot, Jecks transports readers back to this wicked world with ease - The Good Book GuideIn 1283, Exeter Cathedral Close was the scene of a vicious ambush. Now, forty years on, more deaths are occurring. Is the first an accident? The second is surely not, and the killer will not be easy to catch. The victim, Henry Potell, was feared by many and held secrets some would wish to keep hidden, at any cost...For investigators Sir Baldwin de Furnshill, Keeper of the Kings Peace, and his friend Bailiff Simon Puttock, events become increasingly mysterious. Who among Henry Potells companions would have wanted him dead? The key to the mystery lies in the ominous Chapel of Bones, built in reparation for a terrible murder long ago...What readers are saying about The Chapel of Bones: [An] engrossing and compelling read...rich in ambiance, colour and historical detailAnother tightly plotted episode in the Templar series. Jecks is a masterMichael Jecks hits the spot with an intriguing mystery that you cant put down

Can the evil at work ever be stopped? The compulsive and evocative twentieth novel in the Knights Templar series from Michael Jecks, featuring much-loved characters Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Simon Puttock. Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom and George R. R. Martin.Atmospheric and cleverly plotted - Observer March 1323: in the rural idyll of Iddesleigh, a gang of men break into the home of Bailiff Simon Puttocks servant and attack his family. When word reaches Simon, he and Sir Baldwin de Funshill, Keeper of the Kings Peace, hurry to the home, finding it burned to the ground and the bodies from within already buried.Could this be the result of a tragic accident, or is a darker force at work? As Baldwin and Simon attempt to uncover the truth, it quickly becomes clear that a terrible evil lurks in the land, and that the pain and bloodshed are far from over.What readers are saying about A Friars Bloodfeud: A very good book. An interesting story populated with solid and interesting characters... A relaxed and finely paced writing styleAnother cracking story from Michael Jecks and a plot that kept me guessing until the near end and even then I wasnt wholly sure... I cant sing Michaels praises enough[A] very clever and masterful bit of writing

En el pequeño pueblo de Wefford aparece, congelado y mutilado en la linde de un camino, el cadáver de Agatha Kyteler, considerada por algunos una terrible burja. Con la ayuda de su fiel amigo Simon Puttock, sir Baldwin Furnshill emprendera la busqueda del culpable. Sus investigaciones les llevaran al lado mas oscuro de la aldea, desvelando un laberinto de celos, miedo y pasiones desleales.

París, 1307. El poder de los caballeros templarios ha llegado a su fin. El papa Clemente, persuadido por falsas acusaciones de corrupción, accede a las presiones del Santo Oficio y ordena que sean ajusticiados en la hoguera. Sin embargo, uno de los condenados logra sobrevivir milagrosamente. Devon, 1316. Simon Puttock, alguacil del castillo de Lydford, es llamado auna aldea en la que se ha hallado el cadaver calcinado de un hombre. Las pruebas indican que se trata de un accidente, pero Sir Baldwin, un misterioso caballero recien llegado a Inglaterra, sospecha que ha sido la obra de un criminal calculador e implacable. Un segundo asesinado les pone en la pista de una intriga en la que puede estar implicado alguien muy cercano a la cupula eclesiastica. Un libro extraordinario que combina la novela historica y el thriller policiaco.

París, 1307. Los últimos caballeros templarios han sido quemados vivos por el Santo Oficio. Sin embargo, uno de los condenados logra sobrevivir milagrosamente y jura vengarse de sus acusadores. Un libro extraordinario que combina la novela histórica y el thriller policíaco.

La aparición del cuerpo de Peter Bruhter, siervo de William Beauscyr, en medio del bosque desencadena una trama llena de asesinatos, chantajes y venganzas en plena Inglaterra del siglo XIV, una época en la que los esclavos que huian de sus señores para recuperar su libertad eran brutalmente castigados. A ello se enfrentan Baldwin Furnshill y Simon Puttock.

París, 1307: los últimos caballeros templarios han sido quemados vivos por el Santo Oficio. Pero uno de los condenados logra sobrevivir y jura vengarse. Devo, 1316: el alguacil Simon Puttock es llamado a una aldea en la que se ha hallado un cadaver calcinado. Parece un accidente, pero otro asesinato les pone en la pista de una intriga en la que podria estar implicado alguien muy cercano a la cupula eclesiastica.

Escape into the evocative medieval world of Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and his friend Bailiff Simon Puttock, as you join them on the suspenseful trail of three murder mysteries. The Knights Templar Collectionbrings together three engrossing novels in the widely acclaimed and much-loved Knights Templar series by Michael Jecks.Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom and Bernard Cornwell.The Mad Monk of Gidleigh (Book 14): As the winter of 1323 descends on Dartmoor, who could blame the young priest, Father Mark, for seeking affection from the millers daughter, Mary? But when Mary and her unborn child are found dead, Mark is the obvious suspect. Called to investigate, Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and his friend Bailiff Simon Puttock soon begin to have their doubts. And by the time their search is over, life will never be quite the same again.The Templars Penance (Book 15): It is the summer of 1323, and Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Bailiff Simon Puttock have been granted leave to go on pilgrimage. When a beautiful girl is found murdered on a hillside en route to Santiago de Compostela, the friends are among the first on the scene. As Baldwin and Simon lend their skills to the inquiry, the unexpected appearance of a face from Baldwins past could threaten the investigation, as well as the future of Baldwin himself...The Outlaws of Ennor (Book 16): On return from pilgrimage, Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Bailiff Simon Puttocks ship is attacked by pirates, and Simon sees Baldwin washed overboard. On the island of Ennor, Simon must investigate the murder of the islands hated tax collector while, unbeknownst to his friend, Baldwin begins to unpick the same murder on the other side of the island. Can the pair uncover the truth in time to prevent certain massacre?What readers are saying about The Knights Templar mysteries: Michael Jecks is one of the best medieval writers of our times. His two main characters come alive in the imagination when youre reading themThe characters arerichly drawn and weave in and out of the events of the early 14th century, with Michael Jecks showing great knowledge of the timesGood introduction to the series

Separated, but working on the same mystery, what will befall Sir Baldwin and Simon Puttock after a devastating shipwreck? The brooding Scilly Isles provide the backdrop to Michael Jecks absorbing sixteenth mystery, The Outlaws of Ennor, featuring the ever-popular Sir Baldwin de Furnshilland Bailiff Simon Puttock. Perfect for fans of Susanna Gregory and C.J. Sansom. Tremendously successful medieval mystery series - Sunday Independent On the return from their pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, in the summer of 1323, Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Bailiff Simon Puttocks ship is attacked by pirates. They fight their attackers off, but then there are too few shipmen when a terrible storm strikes. As the ship breaks up, Simon sees Baldwin washed overboard. Distraught, Simon makes his way to shore.But on the island of Ennor, he must put aside his fears and investigate the murder of Robert, the islands hated tax collector, at the behest of master of the castle, Ranulph de Blancminster.Meanwhile, washed up on the other side of the island, Baldwin begins his own investigation of the same murder. As the friends dig deeper, they become embroiled in a bitter rivalry between the two island communities. Can they uncover the truth in time to prevent certain massacre?What readers are saying about The Outlaws of Ennor: Michaels books are full of intrigue and mystery and they are particularly well researchedWhat a great book this was...Michael Jecks is a great writer and in this genre, I dont think you will find anyone betterFive stars

A gang of ruthless pirates and the prospect of civil war threaten medieval Britain... Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Bailiff Simon Puttock, Michael Jecks savvy sleuths, are on the case again in The Death Ship of Dartmouth, another compelling, well-crafted tale in the Knights Templar series. Perfect for fans of Ellis Peters and Bernard Cornwell.Autumn, 1324: when a man is found dead in the middle of a Dartmouth road, many assume his demise to be the result of a drunken accident. Meanwhile, a ship is found ravaged by pirates out at sea, the crew killed or captured. Could this be the beginning of a new onslaught, or something even more sinister?Sir Baldwin de Furnshill has been told of spies and messengers being sent to the great traitor Roger Mortimer in France. If this is true, then civil war in England is surely imminent. Together with his friend, Simon Puttock, Baldwin is tasked by the most powerful men in the Kingdom with uncovering the truth. Fail, and they will be executed. Succeed, and others may be ready to silence them for ever.What readers are saying about The Death Ship of Dartmouth: Michaels books are full of intrigue and mystery and they are particularly well researchedMichael Jecks has got to be my number one author... I just cant get enough of his books. If you like a medieval whodunnit this is the writer for youOne of the finest entries in a consistently outstanding series - five stars

In an age of corruption, what will Sir Baldwin and Simon discover in their search for the truth? Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Simon Puttock must risk their own lives to protect the Queen of England in Michael Jecks cleverly plotted twenty-third medieval mystery, Dispensation of Death. Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom and Susanna Gregory.Memorable characters, steadily absorbing period background... a commendable achievement - Kirkus Reviews1325: England is a hotbed of paranoia under the reign of the increasingly unpredictable Edward II and his lover, Sir Hugh le Despenser. When the Queens lady-in-waiting is slaughtered and a mans body, hideously mutilated, is discovered behind the throne, King Edward demands to be avenged.Sir Baldwin de Furnshill is appointed to track down the killer, aided by his friend, Simon Puttock. But in an age of corruption, the knight and bailiff must fight to stay alive. And Baldwin and Simon soon learn that while their failure to find the murderer will carry its own peril, uncovering the truth may also be fatal.What readers are saying about Dispensation of Death: A colourful and detailed book which transports you back to the middle ages as though they were yesterdayAlways fascinating; the descriptions of the historical characters is a true handbook of medieval historyThrilling, on the edge of your seat stuff. Hard to put the book down

A dangerous killer stalks the streets of Exeter... can Sir Baldwin and Simon Puttock hope to catch him? The Butcher of St Peters is the gripping nineteenth novel in Michael Jecks popular medieval series, the Knights Templar mysteries, featuring Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Simon Puttock. Perfect for fans of Ellis Peters and George R. R. Martin.Compellingly brought to life - Julian StockwinExeter, 1323: a strange figure - obsessed with children - seems intent on entering peoples homes at night. Though many believe him to be harmless, a man now lies dead, slaughtered for protecting his family, and the person responsible must be caught.To Sir Baldwin de Furnshill, the death is suspicious, for the victim had many enemies amid the citys criminal underworld. As the country prepares for yet another civil war, Baldwin faces an impossible task. And when two further bodies are uncovered, the city shudders at the prospect of a killer still at large...What readers are saying about The Butcher of St Peters: A vivid account of life in Medieval Devonshire... I found myself very involved in the story and ended up reading it in one day because I was so fascinated by the scenes and the people[A] very clever and masterful bit of writingMichael Jecks never disappoints, his tales keep you guessing right to the end

Detained in a Cornish village, can Sir Baldwin and Simon discover who is behind a series of devastating attacks? Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Bailiff Simon Puttocks seventeenth mystery, The Toll of Death, is a compelling tale of evil and darkness, from much-loved medieval adventure writer, Michael Jecks. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Ellis Peters. If you care for a well-researched visit to medieval England, dont pass this series - Historical Novels ReviewSummer 1323: in the Cornish village of Cardinham, a penniless young woman is found hanged alongside the dead bodies of her children. Passing through the village on the final leg of their long journey home, friends Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Bailiff Simon Puttock are detained and tasked with leading the investigation.Simon and Baldwin quickly discover the young womans death is not an isolated incident. And as the escape of a traitor threatens to embroil the country in a new civil war, they must look beyond friendships and family loyalties to find an evil killer - and secure the safety of Cardinham, and all who dwell there.What readers are saying about The Tolls of Death: [A] gripping story of murder and suspenseThoroughly recommend this for anyone who is interested in medieval times - the background, as always, is authentic and the fictional characters so believableFive stars