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*Second edition - 'Silver Edition' - reedited, remastered and republished 2023*The long, hot summer of 1295 is a time of intermittent war and economic desperation in Western Christendom. The kingdoms of England and France find themselves increasingly embroiled in internal and external conflict that threatens to tear society and religion apart. Amidst this discord, a unique discovery made in the north of Wales sets in motion events that will impact so many across the continent, from Welsh partisans to French spies and English Templars to warring kings. In all reaches of society, interested and indifferent parties alike are forced to react to the discovery and respond to the moves of those around them – will the ensuing chain reaction eclipse the existing strife and turmoil? Memories are stirred, beliefs questioned, and prophecy and destiny hang in the balance in a wide-ranging tale of intrigue, duty, revenge and love across the cities, forests and mountains of Europe.
356 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 15, 2016
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April 26, 2016
Set in the late 13th century, a fairly dark time for France and England, Mr. Figg has given us this tale of mystery, intrigue, and spies and treasure!
France and England are both fighting with each other and among themselves. It is a time of great upheaval in both countries. Right from the beginning of the book, we know these characters are looking for something and when a discovery is made, it is in the area north of Wales. When Brac leads a mysterious frenchwoman to the quarry to show her the mysterious silver box he has found in the stone he thinks he really doesn't need any further uncertainties in his life. But, in case it was valuable, he’d rather the French had it than the English. He’d rather the French had it than the Church; how he saw it, the French could fight the English, but the Church could not. This was one of my favorite little snippets in the book. What a practical man he is!
And from there it's a suspenseful and harrowing ride all over both countries. There are spies, Templars, Kings and everyone in between fighting for the discovery. Now there is even more unrest and secrecy. Is anyone who they say they are? Can anyone be trusted? Can the Church or the Government be trusted? It is definitely a heart pounding read! And even after I saw Part 1, I was left with a cliffhanger. Which isn't a bad thing. I would read the next one!
There are a lot of questions and quite a few characters involved. The story as a story, is a good one. It may need some editing, but there wasn't anything I couldn't figure out with the information that was given.
France and England are both fighting with each other and among themselves. It is a time of great upheaval in both countries. Right from the beginning of the book, we know these characters are looking for something and when a discovery is made, it is in the area north of Wales. When Brac leads a mysterious frenchwoman to the quarry to show her the mysterious silver box he has found in the stone he thinks he really doesn't need any further uncertainties in his life. But, in case it was valuable, he’d rather the French had it than the English. He’d rather the French had it than the Church; how he saw it, the French could fight the English, but the Church could not. This was one of my favorite little snippets in the book. What a practical man he is!
And from there it's a suspenseful and harrowing ride all over both countries. There are spies, Templars, Kings and everyone in between fighting for the discovery. Now there is even more unrest and secrecy. Is anyone who they say they are? Can anyone be trusted? Can the Church or the Government be trusted? It is definitely a heart pounding read! And even after I saw Part 1, I was left with a cliffhanger. Which isn't a bad thing. I would read the next one!
There are a lot of questions and quite a few characters involved. The story as a story, is a good one. It may need some editing, but there wasn't anything I couldn't figure out with the information that was given.
August 21, 2017
Intelligently written. Characters are very interesting. The mystery creeps up on you. A cliffhanger at the end but I'll continue with book 2 when it is available. If you are looking for historical romance, this isn't it. If you want a good look at the social upheaval of this time, read this book. It's not the usual boring text!
Update 4/8/2016 : Several weeks later and I'm still thinking about this book! A firm 4.5 now. The mystery is killing me!
Update 10/20/2016: this is crazy! I never think about a book this long, but it's still in the back of my mind. Every time I finish another historical fiction book that isn't fantasy, I wonder "Wait...medieval Wales and they mentioned the same thing...was it caused by the prize from the quarry?" Bring on book 2!
Update 4/8/2016 : Several weeks later and I'm still thinking about this book! A firm 4.5 now. The mystery is killing me!
Update 10/20/2016: this is crazy! I never think about a book this long, but it's still in the back of my mind. Every time I finish another historical fiction book that isn't fantasy, I wonder "Wait...medieval Wales and they mentioned the same thing...was it caused by the prize from the quarry?" Bring on book 2!
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