Belladonna at Belstone: A gripping medieval mystery of forbidden passions and deadly secrets from Michael Jecks
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An action-packed historical adventure novel from Michael Jecks. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell & Conn Iggulden!
A house of God hides a dark secret...
It's 1321 and Lady Elizabeth, Prioress of St Mary's, is struggling to retain her position, especially since Sister Margherita, her treasurer, has accused her of lascivious disregard, claiming that, instead of paying for a new roof, Elizabeth has given money to the new vicar, a man she often sees alone at night.
Sir Baldwin Furnshill, together with his old friend Simon Puttock, is summoned by the Bishop of Exeter's representative to investigate. There is no doubt that the threefold vows of poverty, chastity and obedience are routinely being broken.
When two nuns are murdered, Simon and Baldwin must face their most difficult case yet. The path to the truth twists and turns under the influence of sinister passions and secret ambitions, until they finally uncover the evil that lies at the heart of the convent.
A gripping historical adventure from bestseller Michael Jecks. Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Susanna Gregory.
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About the author
Michael Jecks is the author of over 50 novels inspired by history and legend. He is the founder of Medieval Murderers, and has served on the committees of the Historical Writers’ Association, the CWA and he Detection Club. He was International Guest of Honour at the Bloody Words festival in Toronto, and Grand Master of the first parade in the New Orleans Mardi Gras.
