The Tolls of Death (Last Templar Mysteries 17): A riveting and gritty medieval mystery

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Tolls of Death (Last Templar Mysteries 17): A riveting and gritty medieval mystery
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Michael Jecks
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:416
Dimensions(mm): Height 177,Width 113
Category/GenreCrime and mystery
Historical mysteries
Historical fiction
ISBN/Barcode 9780755301751
ClassificationsDewey:823.914
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Imprint Headline Book Publishing
Publication Date 1 November 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

After their gruelling journeys to Galicia and Scilly, Baldwin and Simon are at last back on the English mainland, dumped unceremoniously when their shipmaster partakes of his cargo and almost wrecks the ship. Eager to get home, Baldwin and Simon set off on horseback but only get as far as Cardinham on Bodmin Moor. Here, they are detained by the castellan who requires their help to solve two murders on the estate. The first victim is a widow, found dead with her two children. The second is Serlo, the Miller, who has recently been discovered embezzling castle money taken in tolls. As Baldwin and Simon begin a double investigation, they must look beneath the village friendships and family loyalties to find an evil killer and secure Cardinham's safety.

Author Biography

Michael 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 and his wife and daughter now live in northern Dartmoor.

Reviews

""Memorable characters, steadily absorbing period background...a commendable achievement."