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By the Edge of the Sword – published by The History Press – is the seventh book in a series of medieval mysteries by C.B. Hanley. Set around Christmas 1218, the story opens at Conisbrough, where a stranger’s body is found frozen to death. The cryptic letter it carries is from Joanna, an old friend of Edwin Weaver’s, who is in danger and pleading for his help. Edwin and his friend Martin undertake a perilous winter journey to Brandon Castle in Warwickshire.
About This Book The sixth book in a thrilling series of mediaeval mysteries by C.B. Hanley. November 1217: Edwin Weaver is back in his home village of Conisbrough. But if he thinks life is going to be peaceful, he’s wrong: the new bailiff is unpopular and cruel, and soon his murdered corpse is discovered. Everything points to the culprit being a foreigner, and the villagers are happy to have an outsider take the blame; Edwin isn’t so sure and is determined to investigate.
Aussie-born CB Hanley, who holds a PhD in Medieval Studies specialising in warfare in the 12th and 13th centuries, has published non-fiction history for academic and general audiences, as well as a brilliant medieval mystery series. She conjures up the 13th century with flair, combining detailed knowledge with imaginative and gripping stories covering all parts of a divided society which keep the reader guessing to the end. In 1217 England is wracked by civil war.
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