The Last Templar Mysteries

Author : Raymond Khoury
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101158557
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Last Templar written by Raymond Khoury and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-01-19 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first thrilling novel in Raymond Khoury’s New York Times bestselling Templar series. In 1291, a young Templar knight flees the fallen holy land in a hail of fire and flashing sword, setting out to sea with a mysterious chest entrusted to him by the Order's dying grand master. The ship vanishes without a trace. In present day Manhattan, four masked horsemen dressed as Templar Knights stage a bloody raid on the Metropolitan Museum of Art during an exhibit of Vatican treasures. Emerging with a strange geared device, they disappear into the night. The investigation that follows draws archaeologist Tess Chaykin and FBI agent Sean Reilly into the dark, hidden history of the crusading knights—and into a deadly game of cat and mouse with ruthless killers—as they race across three continents to recover the lost secret of the Templars.

Author : Michael Jecks
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1471126463
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Last Templar written by Michael Jecks and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paris, 1307. A Knight Templar weeps as he watches his friends, broken by torture, go to their deaths at the stake. Pope Clement has destroyed the Order, persuaded of corruption within it. All that remains is the desire for vengeance against those who defiled the Order’s name. Devon 1316. Simon Puttock is the newly appointed bailiff of Lydford Castle, but has little experience of violence. A charred body is found in a burned-out cottage, and only the new lord, Sir Baldwin de Furnshill, deduces that the victim was dead before the fire began. Together, Simon and Baldwin begin to piece together the events of the man’s last days. Then word comes of another murder, and this time the victim was burned alive…

Author : Michael Jecks
Publisher : Headline
ISBN 13 : 1472219767
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Templar's Penance (Last Templar Mysteries 15) written by Michael Jecks and published by Headline. This book was released on 2014-02-27 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pilgrimage across Europe throws up more than was bargained for... The fascinating fifteenth mystery in Michael Jecks' Knights Templar series, featuring the much-loved characters Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Simon Puttock. Perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin and Paul Doherty. 'Brisk medieval whodunnit' - Literary Review It is the summer of 1323, and Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Bailiff Simon Puttock have been granted leave to go on pilgrimage. Together they travel across Europe to Santiago de Compostela. But danger is never far away, and when a beautiful girl is found murdered on a hillside, the friends are among the first on the scene. Baldwin and Simon lend their investigative skills to the inquiry, headed by the local pesquisidore. But the unexpected appearance of a face from Baldwin's past could threaten the investigation, as well as the future of Baldwin himself... What readers are saying about The Templar's Penance: 'Set in England and overseas, this is a great read from the master of medieval mystery. These books are really well researched and give you a taste of life in the middle ages - great read' 'It reads very well, the characters, the places and situations all hold one's interest' 'Five stars'

Author : Michael Jecks
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0857205242
Total Pages : 445 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book City of Fiends written by Michael Jecks and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-06-07 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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…

Author : Michael Jecks
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 184737901X
Total Pages : 463 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Oath written by Michael Jecks and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-07-08 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1326. In an England riven with conflict, knight and peasant alike find their lives turned upside downby the warring factions of Edward II, with his hated favourite, Hugh le Despenser, and Edward's estranged queen Isabella and her lover, Sir Roger Mortimer. Yet even in such times the brutal slaughter of an entire family, right down to a babe in arms, still has the power to shock. Three further murders follow, and bailiff Simon Puttock is drawn into a web of intrigue, vengeance, power and greed as Roger Mortimer charges him to investigate the killings. Michael Jecks brilliantly evokes the turmoil of fourteenth-century England, as his well-loved characters Simon Puttock and Sir Baldwin de Furnshill strive to maintain the principles of loyalty and truth.

Author : Michael Jecks
Publisher : Canelo
ISBN 13 : 1800323964
Total Pages : 610 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book King's Gold written by Michael Jecks and published by Canelo. This book was released on 2021-06-07 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One kingdom, two kings. Only one can rule As the year 1326 draws to a close, London is in flames. King Edward II is a prisoner, and the forces of his vengeful queen, Isabella, and her lover Sir Roger Mortimer, are in the ascendant. The Bardi family, bankers who have funded the King, must look to their future with the Queen, steering a careful course between rival factions – if, that is, they can keep themselves alive. Others, too, find their loyalties torn. Guarding the deposed King on behalf of Mortimer, Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and bailiff Simon Puttock find themselves entangled in a tightening net of conspiracy, greed, betrayal and murder. The thirtieth instalment in the gripping Last Templar Mysteries series, perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Susanna Gregory. Praise for Michael Jecks ‘Michael Jecks is a national treasure’ Scotland on Sunday

Author : Michael Jecks
Publisher : Headline
ISBN 13 : 1472219899
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Bishop Must Die (Knights Templar Mysteries 28) written by Michael Jecks and published by Headline. This book was released on 2014-02-27 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Working against the clock, can Sir Baldwin and Simon hope to prevent a murder? As the threat of war hangs over England, Sir Baldwin and Bailiff Puttock must work desperately to prevent murder, in Michael Jecks' latest thrilling mystery in his hugely popular Knights Templar series. Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom and Susanna Gregory. 'Each page is densely packed with cuckolding, coarseness, lewdness, lechery, gore galore, but also with nobility. A heady mix!' - North Devon Journal 1326: King Edward II's estranged wife Queen Isabella shames him by refusing to return from France to England. When the king hears she has betrothed their son to the daughter of the French Count of Hainault, all England fears invasion by a Hainault army. The King's knights, including Sir Baldwin de Furnshill, are commanded to London to protect the realm. Meanwhile Bishop Stapledon, the Treasurer of England, is under severe threat - but from whom? He has made many enemies in his long political life, and Sir Baldwin and his friend, Simon Puttock, must do all they can to find the would-be assassin before he can strike... What readers are saying about The Bishop Must Die: 'The characters are richly drawn and weave in and out of the events of the early 14th century, with Michael Jecks showing great knowledge of the times' 'Jecks always brings his chosen era to life' 'Another masterpiece from one of my favourite authors'

Author : Michael Jecks
Publisher : Headline
ISBN 13 : 1472219791
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Chapel of Bones (Last Templar Mysteries 18) written by Michael Jecks and published by Headline. This book was released on 2014-02-27 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Sir Baldwin and Simon Puttock uncover the mysteries surrounding the church, they risk making more enemies than friends... The Chapel of Bones is the eighteenth mystery in Michael Jecks' riveting Knights Templar medieval series, featuring Sir Baldwin de Furnshill and Simon Puttock. Perfect for fans of Susanna Gregory and Paul Doherty. 'This fascinating portrayal of medieval life and the corruption of the Church will not disappoint. With convincing characters whose treacherous acts perfectly combine with a devilishly masterful plot, Jecks transports readers back to this wicked world with ease' - The Good Book Guide In 1283, Exeter Cathedral Close was the scene of a vicious ambush. Now, forty years on, more deaths are occurring. Is the first an accident? The second is surely not, and the killer will not be easy to catch. The victim, Henry Potell, was feared by many and held secrets some would wish to keep hidden, at any cost... For investigators Sir Baldwin de Furnshill, Keeper of the King's Peace, and his friend Bailiff Simon Puttock, events become increasingly mysterious. Who among Henry Potell's companions would have wanted him dead? The key to the mystery lies in the ominous Chapel of Bones, built in reparation for a terrible murder long ago... What readers are saying about The Chapel of Bones: '[An] engrossing and compelling read...rich in ambiance, colour and historical detail' 'Another tightly plotted episode in the Templar series. Jecks is a master' 'Michael Jecks hits the spot with an intriguing mystery that you can't put down'

Author : Michael Jecks
Publisher : Headline
ISBN 13 : 1472219856
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Templar, the Queen and Her Lover (Knights Templar Mysteries 24) written by Michael Jecks and published by Headline. This book was released on 2014-02-27 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accused of a crime he didn't commit, will Sir Baldwin be able to clear his name? Bloody revenge on the streets of Paris threaten Sir Baldwin de Furnshill's royal mission in The Templar, the Queen and Her Lover, the twenty-fourth novel in Michael Jecks' brilliant medieval crime series. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Paul Doherty. 'A gem of historical storytelling' - Northern Echo Queen Isabella, wife to Edward II of England, has been dispatched to France in an attempt to bring about peace between the two countries, and Sir Baldwin de Furnshill must accompany her with his friend Simon Puttock. But the day after their arrival, a servant is found murdered, with Baldwin's dagger lying next to the body. As Baldwin struggles to prove his innocence, the killer strikes again. With so many English enemies gathering in Paris, will he be able to expose the culprit in time to protect the diplomats and their mission? What readers are saying about The Templar, the Queen and Her Lover: 'A superbly written book, with a diverse and fascinating cast of characters, mixing historical fact with the author's creations - and they blend beautifully...You can almost smell the damp and decay of the dungeon walls of Chateau Gailliard' 'Pacey read which pulls the threads of other stories together and ties them nicely up. 10/10' 'A pacey tale, with all the glorious details of early 14th century life set out with such loving knowledge, it was a pleasure to read, as ever. Everything ties up well and credibly, and there's always room for a few surprises and twists at the end. Quality!'

Author : Michael Jecks
Publisher : Headline Book Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780755344185
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book No Law in the Land written by Michael Jecks and published by Headline Book Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baldwin de Furnshill, Simon Puttock and Sir Richard de Welles return from an eventful trip to France (The Templar, the Queen and her Lover, 2008) to find just as much unrest at home in 1325. No one ensures a bright homecoming by telling a furious King Edward II that his queen and his heir have chosen to remain in France and live among Edward's many enemies. Although Baldwin and his friends are eager to see their families, their joy in returning is muted by the enmity of the king's favorite, Sir Hugh le Despenser, an evil man second in wealth and power only to Edward. The England they have returned to is a lawless place. A group of travelers have just been murdered in their beloved Devon by outlaw knight Sir Robert de Traci and his servants. Missing from the murder scene is the silver sent as a fine by the troubled Abbey of Tavistock, to which the Pope has sent a negotiator charged with choosing between the two men seeking the abbacy. The returning friends barely have time to greet their wives before duty calls. As Simon and Sir Richard investigate the grisly murders, Simon's desperate daughter Edith begs Baldwin to help her young husband, who's been arrested for treason by the perfidious sheriff of Exeter. When Edith is kidnapped and sent to de Traci's castle, old friendships are put to the test. An adventurous tale with less history and more mystery than Jecks' usual fare. Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.