1326. 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 this hugely popular series.
In France, King Edward II's estranged wife Queen Isabella shames him by refusing to return to England, and humiliates him further by flaunting her adulterous relationship with the king's sworn enemy, traitor Sir Roger Mortimer. When the king hears she has betrothed their son to the daughter of the Count of Hainault, all England fears an invasion of Hainault mercenaries. Meanwhile the Treasurer of England's life is threatened. He has made many enemies in a long political life and Sir Baldwin and Simon must do all they can to find the would-be assassin before he can strike....
The Bishop Must Die was published by Headline on 12th November 2009; it is available for order from Amazon (or ask your favourite bookshop to place an order, quoting the ISBN: 978-0-7553-4420-8).
The mass market paperback edition of The Bishop Must Die is now at last available, published on 5th August 2010. This has been a long wait, I know - but I hope you'll find the book worth the wait! You can now order the paperback from Amazon, or encourage your local bookshop to stock it, quoting the ISBN: 978-0-7553-7445-8.
The Bishop Must Die has already appeared in a Soundings audio edition, read by Michael Tudor Barnes; order it direct from the publisher in a choice of formats.
Acclaim for Michael Jecks' mysteries:
"Stirring intrigue and a compelling cast of characters will continue to draw accolades..."
Publishers Weekly
"Atmospheric and cleverly plotted."
The Observer
"a page-turning masterpiece that will keep the reader totally gripped until the very last page. Highly recommended."
Historical Novels Review