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Westminster, 1102. Once again about to depart for the Holy Land, Sir Geoffrey is furious to be summoned back by the King, trusting neither his methods of persuasion nor his motives. When he arrives at Court he finds two argumentative groups of Saxon moneyers, one accusing the other of devaluing the King's currency.
There may be more to it than mere greed, however, and, unappealing though the prospect is, Geoffrey has no choice but to accept the King's commission to investigate whether this is part of a treasonous plot - especially as it is his only hope of saving his sister from the consequences of her own involvement.|About to depart for the Holy Land, Sir Geoffrey is suddenly summoned back by the King. When he arrives at Court he finds two argumentative groups of Saxon moneyers, one accusing the other of devaluing the King's currency. But is there more to it than greed? Geoffrey has no choice but to accept the King's commission to investigate whether this is part of a treasonous plot.
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- ISBN: 9781780108896
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December 15, 2004
Summoned to King Henry's court at Westminster in 1102, Sir Geoffrey Mappestone goes unwillingly, not trusting Henry's motives. As it turns out, Henry wants Geoffrey to investigate the claims of two rival Saxon coin makers. One accuses the other of shortchanging the king, who fears possible conspiracy affecting the country's economy. Since one of the alleged conspirators is his own sister, Geoffrey complies, enduring attempts on his virtue, his honor, and his life. Despite the hardships of medieval travel and hygiene, humor abounds, with persistent arguers, seducers, deceivers, and even a slippery-smart gay squire. A most involving--and highly recommended--historical mystery.Copyright 2004 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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