Review: A twist on the previous novels in the series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 21, 2013
The action takes place almost entirely outside of Lincoln and some of the supporting characters we know from previous stories are therefore missing. The main character, of course, is the Templar knight Bascot de Marins and he once again solves the mystery. The book lays down an intriguing red herring in the death of King john's nephew Arthur (still open to speculation) and uses it as a plot device to introduce King John more fully, as well as some new supporting characters that I suspect we will see again. The mystery side is well done - enough clues to keep you guessing but in doubt until close to the end - and the book has the usual historical elements (although these the historical details are somewhat fewer than in some of the previous stories, as this one uses broader aspects of the history of that time). A good mystery and a good look into the politics and atmosphere of 13th century England.