THE OUTLAWS OF ENNOR **REVIEW COPY**

Jecks, Michael

ISBN 10: 0755301722 / ISBN 13: 9780755301720

Published by Headline Book Pub Ltd, United Kingdom, 2003

About this Item

1st edition with complete number line beginning with 1. Fine in fine dust jacket, not price clipped, in protective mylar cover. This is The Britiish first edition which was was sent as a review copy with review slip laid in for the American edition to be published in April of 2004. On their return trip from Spain in the summer of 1323, Baldwin & Simon's ship is attacked off the coast of Brittany. Simon watches in horror as Baldwin is swept overboard as their ship breaks up . Washed ashore on the main island of Ennor, Simon is distraught with the thought that his closest friend and confidant is dead. Master of the castle, Ranulph de Blancminster, demands that Simon investigate the murder of the hated local tax collector, Robert. He feels sure that the inhabitants of the neighboring island of St. Nicholas are responsible. Meanwhile, Baldwin has washed up on St. Nicholas and is nursed back to health by the beautiful Tedia. He is asked by the Prior to investigate the murder. As Baldwin and Simon's parallel investigations bring them closer to the truth, they become involved in the bitter rivalry between the two island communities.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE OUTLAWS OF ENNOR **REVIEW COPY**
• Publisher: Headline Book Pub Ltd, United Kingdom
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0755301722
• ISBN 13: 9780755301720
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Book Type: Review Copy
• Seller catalogs:
  • England
  • Z 14
  • British Edition
  • Mystery and Crime
  • Historical

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Synopsis

On their return home from their pilgrimage, Baldwin and Simon's ship is attacked off the coast of the Scilly Isles by pirates and storms and Simon looks on in horror as Baldwin is swept overboard. Washed ashore on the tiny island of Ennor, Simon is distraught to think that his closest friend is dead, but he has to put aside his grief when the master of the castle, Ranulph de Blancminster, orders him to investigate the murder of the island's tax gatherer. Ranulph is convinced that one of the the lawless inhabitants of the neighbouring island of St Nicholas is the culprit and prepares to attack.

Meanwhile Baldwin himself has been washed up on St Nicholas and is nursed back to health by the beautiful Tedia. He uncovers a different picture of the island as he too begins to investigate the murder. Although there are plenty of suspects, Baldwin finds it impossible to penetrate the tight network of secrets and loyalties that bind the villagers in this isolated community.

As Balwin and Simon's parallel investigations bring them closer to the truth, they become embroiled in the bitter rivalry between the two island communities. Can they uncover the truth in time to prevent a massacre?

About the Author

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. Mike is currently Deputy Chairman of the CWA and will become Chairman in April 2004.