Michael Jecks Bücher

Im Schatten der Vergangenheit Agatha Kyteler, als Hebamme geschätzt und als Hexe gefürchtet, wird ermordert auf einem Feld aufgefunden. Im Auftrag des Königs untersuchen Sir Baldwin Furnshill und sein treuer Freund, der Landvogt Simon Puttock den Fall. Das Verhalten der Dorfbewohner gibt ihnen weitere Rätsel auf: Warum versucht ein Unschuldiger zu fliehen? Welches dunkle Geheimnis verbirgt der adlige Krieger? Und welche Rolle spielen die schöne, undurchschaubare Angelina und ihr geldgieriger, brutaler Gatte? Die neue spannende Krimiserie in der Tradition von Ellis Peters' Bruder Cadfael.

Im England des späten Mittelalters wurden Leibeigene, die vor ihren Herren wegliefen, noch aufs Brutalste bestraft. Doch als Peter Bruther aus dem Haus von Sir William Beauscyr flieht, begibt er sich unter den Schutz des Königs selbst, indem er in einer Zinnmine im Moor anheuert. Und der Bailiff von Lydford, Simon Puttock, muss den erzürnten Sir William davon überzeugen, dass er keinerlei Rechte mehr über seinen geflohenen Diener hat. Wenig später wird Peter Bruther aufgeknüpft von einem Baum hängend im Moor gefunden. Es handelt sich, allen Anzeichen nach, um heimtückischen Mord. Simon muss nun mit Hilfe seines Assistenten, des ehemaligen Tempelritters Sir Baldwin, den Mord aufklären. Verdächtige gibt es genug.

When a local goldsmith, Godfrey of Harwood, is found brutally murdered in his home, Furnshill and Puttock are called on to investigate. But when rumors begin spreading that patients from a local leper hospital might have been involved in Godfrey's murder, a series of vicious attacks on the unfortunate victims ensues, culminating in a disastrous fire at the hospital. In a surprising turn of events, Godfrey's daughter Cecily donates a sum to make good the damage. Her connection to one of the lepers is her motive, and only when that connection has been revealed will the truth about Godfrey's murder emerge.

and beyond. In the middle of the merry-making Will Ruby is shocked to discover a headless corpse. Baldwin and Simon are guests of Abbot Robert Champeaux, and Abbot Robert asks them to investigate. Not easy with no head to put to the body.

The thrilling new novel from historical master, Michael Jecks. It's 1327 and England is in turmoil. King Edward II has been removed from the throne and his son installed in his place. The old man's rule had proved a disaster for the realm and many hope that his removal may mean the return of peace to England's cities. Keeper of the King's Peace Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and his friend Bailiff Simon Puttock had been tasked with guarding Edward II, but they have failed in their task and now ride fast to Exeter to inform the sheriff of the old king's escape. In Exeter, the sheriff has problems of his own. Overnight the body of a young maid has been discovered, lying bloodied and abandoned in a dirty alleyway. The city's gates had been shut against the lawlessness outside, so the perpetrator must still lie within the sanctuary of the town. When Baldwin de Furnshill arrives, along with Sir Richard de Welles, a companion of old, he is tasked with uncovering the truth behind this gruesome murder. But, in a city where every man hides a secret, his task will be far from easy…

The Siege of Calais, during the Hundred Years' Wars. The thrilling second novel in a new series for master of the historical adventure, Michael Jecks.

July, 1556. En route to France and escape from QueenMary's men, Jack Blackjack spends the night at a Devon tavern, agrees to a gameof dice - and ends up accused of murder. Alone and friendless in a lawless landof cut-throats, outlaws and thieves, Jack knows that the only way to clear hisname - and save his skin - is to unmask the real killer.