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Gripping medieval murder mystery set in a time of violent upheaval. Christmas, 1218: Conisbrough is shrouded in deep snow and a stranger's body is found frozen to death. The cryptic letter he carries is from Joanna, an old friend who is in danger and pleading for Edwin's help. Edwin and Martin undertake a perilous winter journey to discover that Joanna's husband has been murdered and that she stands accused of the crime; if convicted, she will be burned at the stake. A furious Martin is determined to clear Joanna's name, even if it means resorting to violence. Edwin must control him while attempting to solve a puzzle he is only seeing at second hand; he knows nothing of any of the locals and can only work with the conflicting stories they tell him. Their vicious accusations and unshakeable belief that Joanna is guilty might result in her being killed by gossip, so Edwin must find out what really happened before it is too late. AUTHOR: C.B. Hanley holds a PhD in Medieval Studies, specialising in warfare in the12th and 13th centuries. She has published an academic book and a number of scholarly articles on the period, and continues to write non-fiction history for academic and general audiences. She has worked as an historical interpreter, and is also a freelance copy editor and proofreader. She lives in Coventry.

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Hanley sets the stage for a page turner with a gentle lady in peril, a heartsick warrior set on heroics, a level-headed detective, and a village and castle filled with said lady's accusers. The game's afoot when floodwaters trap these combustibles in the castle. Highly recommended! -- Candace Robb Hanley sets the stage for a page turner with a gentle lady in peril, a heartsick warrior set on heroics, a level-headed detective, and a village and castle filled with said lady's accusers. The game's afoot when floodwaters trap these combustibles in the castle. Highly recommended! -- Candace Robb A gift for medievalists everywhere...Hanley really knows her stuff. More please. -- Cassandra Clark

Hanley sets the stage for a page turner with a gentle lady in peril, a heartsick warrior set on heroics, a level-headed detective, and a village and castle filled with said lady's accusers. The game's afoot when floodwaters trap these combustibles in the castle. Highly recommended! -- Candace Robb

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C.B. HANLEY holds a PhD in Medieval Studies specialising in warfare in the 12th and 13th centuries and its portrayal in contemporary vernacular literature. She has published an academic book and a number of scholarly articles on the period, and continues to write non-fiction history as well as novels. Between her first degree and PhD she spent some time working as a historical interpreter, which gave her a practical grounding in medieval life to add to her theoretical studies, which is very useful in adding background colour to her novels. She is also a freelance copy editor and proof-reader.

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