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The Oath

The Oath

CrimeHistorical Fiction
Pages
507
Published
2010
Language
English

Synopsis

In 1326, England is on the brink of civil war as Queen Isabella and Roger Mortimer prepare to overthrow King Edward II. Amidst this political chaos, bailiff Simon Puttock is tasked with solving the brutal murder of a merchant and his entire family. He must navigate a landscape of shifting loyalties where a single secret could change the fate of the crown.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseAtmosphericGritty
Court IntrigueBetrayal

Genres

Crime Historical Fiction Medieval Mystery History Political Thriller

About the author

M
Michael Jecks

Michael Jecks is the author of nEvermore! Tales of Murder, Mystery and the Macabre. He writes stories that explore the darker side of human nature. If you enjoy a good mystery with a touch of the unsettling, his work is definitely worth checking out.

Characters

Simon PuttockProtagonist
Sir Hugh le DespenserAntagonist
Sir Roger MortimerSupporting
Edward IISupporting
Princess IsabellaSupporting
All characters in The Oath