Queen's man series

Following the success of Penman's first medieval mystery, 'The Queen's Men', de Quincey rides in the service of Queen Eleanor again. This time he not only has to uncover political schemes but also to solve a murder at his lady's request.

AD 1193. Richard the Lionheart has not returned from Crusade, his brother John conspires to usurp the crown. On the throne, in the Lionheart's stead, sits Eleanor of Aquitaine. She is determined to prevent the outbreak of civil war, but there are few she can trust. Justin de Quincy - a man withou...

AD 1193. England lies uneasy, a land without a king. Richard the Lionheart is feared drowned on his return from crusade. On the throne, in his stead, sits Eleanor of Aquitaine, determined to prevent a civil war, but with few she can trust. Justin de Quincy is bastard-born son of the Bishop of Che...