The Merchant's Partner

Agatha Kyteler is found frozen and mutilated in a hedge, with no clues as to who could be responsible. Sir Baldwin Furnshill and Simon Puttock are not convinced of the youth's guilt and begin to investigate the darker,sinister side of the village. This is a chilling, incredibly compelling historical mystery from a legend of the genre, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden, and C. J. Sansom.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 12 September 2022
Publisher: Canelo

Agatha Kyteler, a woman deemed a witch by her superstitious neighbors, faces a multitude of adversaries. However, when her lifeless body is discovered frozen and mutilated in a hedge on a wintry morning, the trail of clues leading to the perpetrator seems to vanish. The atmosphere intensifies as a local youth flees, sparking a widespread search.

Sir Baldwin Furnshill, the Keeper of the Kings Peace, remains skeptical of the youth's guilt and seeks the assistance of his close friend, Simon Puttock, in unraveling the mystery. As they delve deeper into the investigation, the darker and more sinister aspects of the village come to light.

This captivating historical mystery, penned by the legendary author Michael Jecks, is a testament to his mastery of the genre. It captivates fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden, and C. J. Sansom, offering a thrilling and suspenseful tale set in the medieval era.

Praise for Michael Jecks' work has been abundant, with critics hailing him as the master of the medieval whodunnit. Robert Low, a fellow author, praises Jecks' ability to vividly portray historical settings, while The Times commends him for his wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels.

Weight: 226g
Dimension: 198 x 128 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800327887