By the Edge of the Sword: A Mediaeval Mystery (Book 7)

The seventh book in the C.B. Hanley mediaeval mystery series follows Edwin and Martin as they travel to Conisbrough to investigate a frozen body with a cryptic letter from Joanna, who is accused of a heinous crime. Martin is determined to clear Joanna's name, even if it means resorting to violence. Edwin must solve the puzzle and find out what really happened before it's too late.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2021
Publisher: The History Press Ltd

Christmas, 1218: Conisbrough is covered in a thick layer of snow, and a stranger's body is discovered frozen to death. The cryptic letter it carries is from Joanna, an old friend of Edwin Weavers, who is in danger and pleading for his help. Edwin and his friend Martin embark on a perilous winter journey to discover that Joanna is accused of a heinous 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.

As they delve deeper into the mystery, Edwin and Martin discover that there are many secrets and lies hidden in the small town of Conisbrough. They encounter a cast of characters, each with their own motivations and agendas, including Joanna's husband, who is hiding a dark secret, and the local priest, who is involved in a power struggle with the town's lord.

Edwin and Martin must use all of their skills and resources to uncover the truth and save Joanna from being executed. They must navigate through a web of treachery and deception, and face their own demons and fears along the way.

In the end, Edwin and Martin discover that the true culprit behind the crime is much more powerful and dangerous than they had ever imagined. They must work together to defeat the villain and bring justice to the town of Conisbrough.

The seventh book in the thrilling series of mediaeval mysteries by C.B. Hanley, "The Winter Journey" is a gripping and suspenseful tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Weight: 276g
Dimension: 199 x 129 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780750998161