The Leper's Return

Rating:
Summary: fantastic historic detail makes this a good read
Review: Another triumph for Michael Jecks! In "The Leper's Return," Michael Jecks introduces us to the world of the outcast lepers, the people who care for them and the fear, ignorance and prejudices that the populace at large feels towards them.

The threat of a civil war is looming, but the people of Credition are more concerned about the murder of the goldsmith, Godfrey of London, and the grevious assault on his daughter, Cecily. Many seem to think that John of Irlaunde, a womaniser of some notoriety is responsible. But Sir Baldwin Furnshill, the Keeper of the King's Peace, is not so sure. And together with his good friend and companion in detecting, Bailiff Simon Puttock, the duo are determined to get to the bottom of this perplexing murder. However, adding to the tension is the sudden rise in bad feeling that is being aroused in the populance of Credition towards the lepers. Will Sir Baldwin and Simon also have to deal with the possiblilty of a massacre? Or will good sense prevail?

If you're looking for something that is a little more than a mere historical mystery novel, Michael Jecks's Medieval West Country mystery series is the one for you. The novels are always well written, with plots that will capture your imagination, and characters that will engage interest and compassion. And I thoroughly enjoyed reading "The Leper's Return," I have noticed that the series may not be everyone's cup of tea. But if you enjoy mystery novels rich in historical detail and atmosphere and character portrayals that are rich and fully realised, I'd urge you to give the West country Mysteries a go.

Rating:
Summary: fantastic historic detail makes this a good read
Review: Another triumph for Michael Jecks! In "The Leper's Return," Michael Jecks introduces us to the world of the outcast lepers, the people who care for them and the fear, ignorance and prejudices that the populace at large feels towards them.

The threat of a civil war is looming, but the people of Credition are more concerned about the murder of the goldsmith, Godfrey of London, and the grevious assault on his daughter, Cecily. Many seem to think that John of Irlaunde, a womaniser of some notoriety is responsible. But Sir Baldwin Furnshill, the Keeper of the King's Peace, is not so sure. And together with his good friend and companion in detecting, Bailiff Simon Puttock, the duo are determined to get to the bottom of this perplexing murder. However, adding to the tension is the sudden rise in bad feeling that is being aroused in the populance of Credition towards the lepers. Will Sir Baldwin and Simon also have to deal with the possiblilty of a massacre? Or will good sense prevail?

If you're looking for something that is a little more than a mere historical mystery novel, Michael Jecks's Medieval West Country mystery series is the one for you. The novels are always well written, with plots that will capture your imagination, and characters that will engage interest and compassion. And I thoroughly enjoyed reading "The Leper's Return," I have noticed that the series may not be everyone's cup of tea. But if you enjoy mystery novels rich in historical detail and atmosphere and character portrayals that are rich and fully realised, I'd urge you to give the West country Mysteries a go.

Rating:
Summary: Well Worth a Read
Review: Michael Jeck's books about the West Country of England in medieval times are all well written and researched and his main characters Sir Baldwin Furnshill one time Knight Templar and latterly Keeper of the King's Peace and his friend and associate Bailiff Simon Puttock are now familiar names to the many readers of Jecks books. The plot of this book is built around a Leper Hospital and there is soon murder and mayhem for Sir Baldwin and Simon to deal with. The plots of these books run along at a fast pace and for those interested in the period of the 14th century in England are a joy to read.