' Louis Bayard, bestselling author of THE PALE BLUE EYE'įamiliar historical figures seen from a different viewpoint add spice to theĭevotees of Alan Gordon's Fools' Guild mysteries will welcome this promising series- ' Publishers Weekly'Īn appropriate end to Westerson's series. Gortner, bestselling author of THE TUDOR SECRET' Strange mischief is afoot at St Modwen’s Church. The Tudor court as seen through the eyes of wily Will Somers, Henry VIII's jester, comes to vivid life in this sparkling mystery- ' C.W. The Deepest Grave by Jeri Westerson Crispin Guest must tackle a number of strange occurrences involving St Modwen’s Church and a missing relic in this latest medieval noir mystery. Westerson's acclaimed series mixes historical detail with a deep dive into the character of a flawed but honorable hero'- ' Kirkus Reviews on Spiteful Bones' Another winner- ' Booklist on The Deepest Grave' Well plotted and comes with a deeply satisfying resolution. This latest in the always enjoyable, crisply written series delivers an agreeable mix of adventure and atmosphere- ' Booklist on Sword of Shadows' History, mythology, and mystery mix in a rollicking adventure that offers a fresh perspective on the famous Arthurian legend'- ' Kirkus Reviews on Sword of Shadows' Are the king's enemies plotting a move against him? Will must draw on all his wit and ingenuity to get to the bottom of the treacherous and deadly goings-on at the court before further tragedy strikes. As the king's entertainer, chief gossip-monger, spy and loyal adviser, he knows all of the king's secrets - and almost everyone else's within the walls of Greenwich Palace.īut when Will discovers the body of Spanish count Don Gonzalo while walking his trusted sidekick Nosewise in the courtyard gardens, and a blackmail note arrives soon after demanding information about the king, is one of his own closely guarded secrets about to be exposed? Trouble is afoot at the palace. Jester Will Somers enjoys an enviable position at the court of Henry VIII. This exuberant, intriguing and thoroughly entertaining mystery set in TudorĮngland - the first in a new series from the author of the critically acclaimedġ529, London.

Description Introducing Will Somers, the king's jester but nobody's fool in