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OverviewThe Devonshire town of Crediton is awaiting an important guest, the Bishop of Exeter. But a band of mercenary soldiers is already in residence, and though mercenaries are a common sight in the fourteenth century, these men are bent on havoc. They terrify travellers, show no respect to anyone and there's a rumour a local girl has been seduced by their leader. The bishop's visit could be ruined... Simon Puttock, bailiff of Lydford, and Baldwin Furnshill, Keeper of the King's Peace, reluctantly attend the bishop's welcome dinner and are relieved when a disturbance interrupts the meal. They are less pleased, though, when they discover there's been a robbery amongst the mercenaries. And then a young girl is discovered murdered, hidden in a chest. The Crediton killings have begun... Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael JecksPublisher: Headline Publishing Group Imprint: Headline Book Publishing Dimensions: Width: 11.30cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 17.80cm Weight: 0.242kg ISBN: 9780747255970ISBN 10: 0747255970 Pages: 384 Publication Date: 07 May 1998 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews'a tortuous and exciting plot... Michael Jeck's writing has so much going for it. The construction of the story and the sense of period are excellent.' Shots Author InformationAuthor Website: http://www.michaeljecks.co.ukMichael Jecks gave up a career in the computer industry to concentrate on writing and the study of medieval history, especially that of Devon and Cornwall. He lives with his family in northern Dartmoor. Tab Content 6Author Website: http://www.michaeljecks.co.ukCountries AvailableAll regions |