Historian O’Shea makes his fiction debut with a superior whodunit set in 1242.. O’Shea’s expertise about this period shines through on every page. Fans of Umberto Eco’s The Name of the Rose won’t want to miss this one.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this marvelous tale! You have found a treasure. It's a thrilling mystery filled with surprising twists and unspeakable evil that reaches an ingenious conclusion.
A gripping medieval detective story that pulls you into the horrors of the Inquisition. A compelling read featuring a fascinating team of investigators, twisting through a labyrinthine plot with their lives at stake.
Journalist and historian O’Shea paints a vivid portrait of medieval France in a fascinating, fun, and well-paced adventure.
A fast-paced medieval mystery, featuring an intriguing detective with secrets of his own. The setting of Languedoc in the aftermath of the Cathar crusade and French invasion is one that is little known. Readers may be surprised to find that medieval life was as varied as ours today.