Sword of Shame - Softcover

Medieval Murderers, The

Softcover

ISBN 10: 074328545X ISBN 13: 9780743285452

Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK, 2006

Synopsis

From its first arrival in Britain with the Norman forces of William the Conqueror, violence and revenge are the cursed sword's constant companions. From an election-rigging scandal in 13th century Venice to the battlefield of Poitiers in 1356, as the Sword of Shame passes from owner to owner in this compelling collection of interlinked mysteries, it brings nothing but bad luck and disgrace to all who possess it.

About this title

Review:

"Carefully crafted, cleverly written and exuding an authentic atmosphere. . . . An enchanting blend of medieval mystery and murder." --"Renaissance Magazine"

About the Author:

Bernard Knight, a former Home Office pathologist, is the author of the acclaimed Crowner John series. Former police officer Susanna Gregory's novels feature Matthew Bartholomew, a C14th Cambridge physician. Karen Maitland is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling C14th mysteries Company of Liars and The Owl Killers. Philip Gooden writes Shakespearean murder mysteries. Ian Morson is the author of the Oxford-based Falconer series.

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 074328545X
• ISBN 13: 9780743285452
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416