THE TREACHERY OF WAR...In agreeing toserve the powerful Bishop Beaufort, Joliffe and his players have madewhat may be a deal with the devil. It surely seems so in the winter of1436, when the Bishop sends Joliffe alone to France and into the middleof a war.There, Joliffe is to act as a servant to the duchessJacquetta of Bedford -- young, beautiful, and recently widowed. But hisreal mission is to train as a spy under the late duke's spymaster, andhe soon finds that all the wealth of a widow's household is no defenseagainst murder; a city's walls are no defense against enemies within;and not only mean can serve as spies...PRAISE FOR THE JOLIFFE MEDIEVAL MYSTERIES"If you are anhistorical mystery fan...you'll want to rush out and get this wonderfulseries ... Entertains and confounds with its intricately plotted mystery and richly detailed writing..." - The Romance Readers Connection"Brings the period to lush life... Such richly imagined mysteries come around too rarely." - Roundtable ReviewsPRAISE FOR MARGARET FRAZER"Prepare to be enchanted as Margaret Frazer transports you back to the 15th century." - Romantic Times"More than just a good read. The reader comes away sadder and wiser, knowingthat what tehy've read is that stuff of real life. Brava!" - Historical Novels Review"A smooth and absorbing saga of conspiracy and treachery in 15th-centuryEngland... A tantalizing secret turns out to have stunning politicalimplications." - Publishers Weekly"Finely plotted and subtly shaded. Frazer has the detailed substance thatbrings an era to life, while her characters' psychological makeup is ascunningly wrought as the historical background." - Publishers Weekly"Margaret Frazer has quietly claimed her place as one of the preeminent writersof historical crime fiction, delivering the whole package - a goodmystery, wonderful characters, and a fascinating period of history. Hernovels are a dream to read." - Aunt Agatha's NewsletterHerodotus Award Winner.Twice nominated for the Edgar AwardTwice nominated for the Minnesota Book AwardA Romantic Times Top Pick.
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