Michael Jecks

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The BRAND NEW action-packed, epic historical adventure from Michael Jecks Once they'd had enough of war... Now they've had enough of peace 1359, Northern France. With the ink still drying on the Treaty of Bretigny, an agreement most believed to be nothing more than a stalemate between King Edward III of England and John II of France, the country is left riddled with both English and France armies – exhausted, adrift and directionless. An atmosphere ripe for rebellion. Berenger Fripper returns to the only life he truly understands, among the troops of Hawkwood’s company. But danger and treachery lurk around every abandoned French farm or village. When the company comes across the promise of riches hidden in a monastery, the motley crew finally feel as though their luck is changing… But as quickly as they find the treasure, quicker still it’s stolen from under their noses, and as they seek revenge on the unknown thief, they find themselves swept up in the might - and the politics - of the Great Company… Will any of them get out alive? Praise for Michael Jecks: 'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom 'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low 'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times 'Classic Jecks – and that's as good as it gets' Susanna Gregory 'Vivid imagination and gripping prose' Anthony Riches 'Another fantastic series from Michael Jecks' ????? reader review 'All I can say is roll on the next one. I could not put this book down!' ????? reader review 'A brilliant read whatever your normal genre.' ????? reader review 'Another masterpiece by Michael Jecks. Whatever you do, do not miss reading this novel it is amazing!' ????? reader review 'All action!' ????? reader review 'Outstanding! A terriific read.' ????? reader review

The BRAND NEW action-packed, epic historical adventure from Michael Jecks Once they'd had enough of war... Now they've had enough of peace 1359, Northern France. With the ink still drying on the Treaty of Bretigny, an agreement most believed to be nothing more than a stalemate between King Edward III of England and John II of France, the country is left riddled with both English and France armies – exhausted, adrift and directionless. An atmosphere ripe for rebellion. Berenger Fripper returns to the only life he truly understands, among the troops of Hawkwood’s company. But danger and treachery lurk around every abandoned French farm or village. When the company comes across the promise of riches hidden in a monastery, the motley crew finally feel as though their luck is changing… But as quickly as they find the treasure, quicker still it’s stolen from under their noses, and as they seek revenge on the unknown thief, they find themselves swept up in the might - and the politics - of the Great Company… Will any of them get out alive? Praise for Michael Jecks: 'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom 'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low 'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times 'Classic Jecks – and that's as good as it gets' Susanna Gregory 'Vivid imagination and gripping prose' Anthony Riches 'Another fantastic series from Michael Jecks' ????? reader review 'All I can say is roll on the next one. I could not put this book down!' ????? reader review 'A brilliant read whatever your normal genre.' ????? reader review 'Another masterpiece by Michael Jecks. Whatever you do, do not miss reading this novel it is amazing!' ????? reader review 'All action!' ????? reader review 'Outstanding! A terriific read.' ????? reader review

The BRAND NEW action-packed, epic historical adventure from Michael Jecks Once they'd had enough of war... Now they've had enough of peace 1359, Northern France. With the ink still drying on the Treaty of Bretigny, an agreement most believed to be nothing more than a stalemate between King Edward III of England and John II of France, the country is left riddled with both English and France armies – exhausted, adrift and directionless. An atmosphere ripe for rebellion. Berenger Fripper returns to the only life he truly understands, among the troops of Hawkwood’s company. But danger and treachery lurk around every abandoned French farm or village. When the company comes across the promise of riches hidden in a monastery, the motley crew finally feel as though their luck is changing… But as quickly as they find the treasure, quicker still it’s stolen from under their noses, and as they seek revenge on the unknown thief, they find themselves swept up in the might - and the politics - of the Great Company… Will any of them get out alive? Praise for Michael Jecks: 'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom 'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low 'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times 'Classic Jecks – and that's as good as it gets' Susanna Gregory 'Vivid imagination and gripping prose' Anthony Riches 'Another fantastic series from Michael Jecks' ????? reader review 'All I can say is roll on the next one. I could not put this book down!' ????? reader review 'A brilliant read whatever your normal genre.' ????? reader review 'Another masterpiece by Michael Jecks. Whatever you do, do not miss reading this novel it is amazing!' ????? reader review 'All action!' ????? reader review 'Outstanding! A terriific read.' ????? reader review

The BRAND NEW action-packed, epic historical adventure from Michael Jecks Once they'd had enough of war... Now they've had enough of peace 1359, Northern France. With the ink still drying on the Treaty of Bretigny, an agreement most believed to be nothing more than a stalemate between King Edward III of England and John II of France, the country is left riddled with both English and France armies – exhausted, adrift and directionless. An atmosphere ripe for rebellion. Berenger Fripper returns to the only life he truly understands, among the troops of Hawkwood’s company. But danger and treachery lurk around every abandoned French farm or village. When the company comes across the promise of riches hidden in a monastery, the motley crew finally feel as though their luck is changing… But as quickly as they find the treasure, quicker still it’s stolen from under their noses, and as they seek revenge on the unknown thief, they find themselves swept up in the might - and the politics - of the Great Company… Will any of them get out alive? Praise for Michael Jecks: 'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom 'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low 'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times 'Classic Jecks – and that's as good as it gets' Susanna Gregory 'Vivid imagination and gripping prose' Anthony Riches 'Another fantastic series from Michael Jecks' ????? reader review 'All I can say is roll on the next one. I could not put this book down!' ????? reader review 'A brilliant read whatever your normal genre.' ????? reader review 'Another masterpiece by Michael Jecks. Whatever you do, do not miss reading this novel it is amazing!' ????? reader review 'All action!' ????? reader review 'Outstanding! A terriific read.' ????? reader review

Pick up the first book in this action-packed historical series from bestseller Michael Jecks. If you like Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden, you'll LOVE this! ????? The tale of a journey that will shape the world for centuries to come... France, 1096. Crowds gather in Sens, Northern France, to hear the Hermit speak. He talks of a great pilgrimage to Jerusalem, a quest filled with promise for those Christian soldiers who march with him. Sybill knows the perils of the road ahead, but follow it she must. Her husband is a reckless gambler, easily swayed by the Hermit's words. For Odo, the pilgrimage provides the chance to demonstrate his unshakeable piety, while his brother Fulk craves adventure and excitement. Jeanne and Guillemette have been mistreated by the men in their lives and are desperate for this chance of redemption and a brighter future – but for the two women alone on the journey, life on the road will befull of perils... As the lines between love and hate, virtue and sin, good and evil become blurred, each must survive as best they can. Who will live to reach the holy city, and will the sacrifices they make to get there be worth the price they all must pay? The first instalment in a scintillating series on the crusades from a master of the genre! *An updated, amended edition of a previously published title. Praise for Michael Jecks: 'Grim realism, stark brutality and flawed characters. Right up my street!' Anthony Riches 'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom 'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low 'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times 'Classic Jecks – and that's as good as it gets' Susanna Gregory 'Another fantastic series from Michael Jecks' ????? reader review 'All I can say is roll on the next one. I could not put this book down!' ????? reader review 'A brilliant read whatever your normal genre.' ????? reader review 'Another masterpiece by Michael Jecks. Whatever you do, do not miss reading this novel it is amazing!' ????? reader review 'All action!' ????? reader review 'Outstanding! A terriific read.' ????? reader review

Pick up the first book in this action-packed historical series from bestseller Michael Jecks. If you like Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden, you'll LOVE this! ????? The tale of a journey that will shape the world for centuries to come... France, 1096. Crowds gather in Sens, Northern France, to hear the Hermit speak. He talks of a great pilgrimage to Jerusalem, a quest filled with promise for those Christian soldiers who march with him. Sybill knows the perils of the road ahead, but follow it she must. Her husband is a reckless gambler, easily swayed by the Hermit's words. For Odo, the pilgrimage provides the chance to demonstrate his unshakeable piety, while his brother Fulk craves adventure and excitement. Jeanne and Guillemette have been mistreated by the men in their lives and are desperate for this chance of redemption and a brighter future – but for the two women alone on the journey, life on the road will befull of perils... As the lines between love and hate, virtue and sin, good and evil become blurred, each must survive as best they can. Who will live to reach the holy city, and will the sacrifices they make to get there be worth the price they all must pay? The first instalment in a scintillating series on the crusades from a master of the genre! *An updated, amended edition of a previously published title. Praise for Michael Jecks: 'Grim realism, stark brutality and flawed characters. Right up my street!' Anthony Riches 'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom 'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low 'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times 'Classic Jecks – and that's as good as it gets' Susanna Gregory 'Another fantastic series from Michael Jecks' ????? reader review 'All I can say is roll on the next one. I could not put this book down!' ????? reader review 'A brilliant read whatever your normal genre.' ????? reader review 'Another masterpiece by Michael Jecks. Whatever you do, do not miss reading this novel it is amazing!' ????? reader review 'All action!' ????? reader review 'Outstanding! A terriific read.' ????? reader review

Pick up the first book in this action-packed historical series from bestseller Michael Jecks. If you like Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden, you'll LOVE this! ????? The tale of a journey that will shape the world for centuries to come... France, 1096. Crowds gather in Sens, Northern France, to hear the Hermit speak. He talks of a great pilgrimage to Jerusalem, a quest filled with promise for those Christian soldiers who march with him. Sybill knows the perils of the road ahead, but follow it she must. Her husband is a reckless gambler, easily swayed by the Hermit's words. For Odo, the pilgrimage provides the chance to demonstrate his unshakeable piety, while his brother Fulk craves adventure and excitement. Jeanne and Guillemette have been mistreated by the men in their lives and are desperate for this chance of redemption and a brighter future – but for the two women alone on the journey, life on the road will befull of perils... As the lines between love and hate, virtue and sin, good and evil become blurred, each must survive as best they can. Who will live to reach the holy city, and will the sacrifices they make to get there be worth the price they all must pay? The first instalment in a scintillating series on the crusades from a master of the genre! *An updated, amended edition of a previously published title. Praise for Michael Jecks: 'Grim realism, stark brutality and flawed characters. Right up my street!' Anthony Riches 'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom 'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low 'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times 'Classic Jecks – and that's as good as it gets' Susanna Gregory 'Another fantastic series from Michael Jecks' ????? reader review 'All I can say is roll on the next one. I could not put this book down!' ????? reader review 'A brilliant read whatever your normal genre.' ????? reader review 'Another masterpiece by Michael Jecks. Whatever you do, do not miss reading this novel it is amazing!' ????? reader review 'All action!' ????? reader review 'Outstanding! A terriific read.' ????? reader review

Pick up the first book in this action-packed historical series from bestseller Michael Jecks. If you like Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden, you'll LOVE this! ????? The tale of a journey that will shape the world for centuries to come... France, 1096. Crowds gather in Sens, Northern France, to hear the Hermit speak. He talks of a great pilgrimage to Jerusalem, a quest filled with promise for those Christian soldiers who march with him. Sybill knows the perils of the road ahead, but follow it she must. Her husband is a reckless gambler, easily swayed by the Hermit's words. For Odo, the pilgrimage provides the chance to demonstrate his unshakeable piety, while his brother Fulk craves adventure and excitement. Jeanne and Guillemette have been mistreated by the men in their lives and are desperate for this chance of redemption and a brighter future – but for the two women alone on the journey, life on the road will befull of perils... As the lines between love and hate, virtue and sin, good and evil become blurred, each must survive as best they can. Who will live to reach the holy city, and will the sacrifices they make to get there be worth the price they all must pay? The first instalment in a scintillating series on the crusades from a master of the genre! *An updated, amended edition of a previously published title. Praise for Michael Jecks: 'Grim realism, stark brutality and flawed characters. Right up my street!' Anthony Riches 'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom 'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low 'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times 'Classic Jecks – and that's as good as it gets' Susanna Gregory 'Another fantastic series from Michael Jecks' ????? reader review 'All I can say is roll on the next one. I could not put this book down!' ????? reader review 'A brilliant read whatever your normal genre.' ????? reader review 'Another masterpiece by Michael Jecks. Whatever you do, do not miss reading this novel it is amazing!' ????? reader review 'All action!' ????? reader review 'Outstanding! A terriific read.' ????? reader review

The BRAND NEW gripping instalment in the stunning Vintaine series by Michael Jecks. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden ??'Grim realism, stark brutality and flawed characters. Right up my street!' Anthony Riches ????? ?? Beware the red and blue hoods - the signs of revolution ?? 1358, Northern France. In a land ravaged by war, King John II is the prisoner of the King of England. His son, the teenaged Dauphin, must battle to impose control over the fractured kingdom. But King Charles of Navarre wants to wrestle power for himself. He leads Parisians and the Jacquerie to open rebellion, upending the social order, pitting noble against commoner in a brutal struggle for power. ?? A free company of English men and boys, led by John Hawkwood, previously of Sir John de Sully’s Vintaine, must navigate the treacherous landscape with only their wits, combat skills and each other to rely on. ?? From the smouldering ruins of small French villages, to the blood-soaked battlefields, their journey is fraught with danger, dogged by a mysterious enemy intent on revenge. As they face the harsh realities of medieval warfare, their bonds are tested, and their fates intertwined with the destiny of a nation. ?? Praise for Ashes of Rebellion ?? 'Jecks juggles multiple characters and multiple viewpoints with such an impressive skill... There is mystery here too, hidden in plain sight - I didn’t spot it even existed until it was solved. Blimey, Mike, you’re a tricky devil!' Steve Barge, classicmystery.blog 'Mike Jecks doing what he does best, riffing on the grim realities of the 100 Years War, and I loved it!' Anthony Riches Praise for Michael Jecks: ????? 'Another fantastic series from Michael Jecks' Reader Review ????? 'All I can say is roll on the next one. I could not put this book down!' Reader Review ????? 'A brilliant read whatever your normal genre.' Reader Review ????? 'Another masterpiece by Michael Jecks. Whatever you do, do not miss reading this novel it is amazing!' Reader Review ????? 'All action!' Reader Review 'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom 'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low 'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times 'Classic Jecks – and that's as good as it gets' Susanna Gregory

The BRAND NEW gripping instalment in the stunning Vintaine series by Michael Jecks. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden ??'Grim realism, stark brutality and flawed characters. Right up my street!' Anthony Riches ????? ?? Beware the red and blue hoods - the signs of revolution ?? 1358, Northern France. In a land ravaged by war, King John II is the prisoner of the King of England. His son, the teenaged Dauphin, must battle to impose control over the fractured kingdom. But King Charles of Navarre wants to wrestle power for himself. He leads Parisians and the Jacquerie to open rebellion, upending the social order, pitting noble against commoner in a brutal struggle for power. ?? A free company of English men and boys, led by John Hawkwood, previously of Sir John de Sully’s Vintaine, must navigate the treacherous landscape with only their wits, combat skills and each other to rely on. ?? From the smouldering ruins of small French villages, to the blood-soaked battlefields, their journey is fraught with danger, dogged by a mysterious enemy intent on revenge. As they face the harsh realities of medieval warfare, their bonds are tested, and their fates intertwined with the destiny of a nation. ?? Praise for Ashes of Rebellion ?? 'Jecks juggles multiple characters and multiple viewpoints with such an impressive skill... There is mystery here too, hidden in plain sight - I didn’t spot it even existed until it was solved. Blimey, Mike, you’re a tricky devil!' Steve Barge, classicmystery.blog 'Mike Jecks doing what he does best, riffing on the grim realities of the 100 Years War, and I loved it!' Anthony Riches Praise for Michael Jecks: ????? 'Another fantastic series from Michael Jecks' Reader Review ????? 'All I can say is roll on the next one. I could not put this book down!' Reader Review ????? 'A brilliant read whatever your normal genre.' Reader Review ????? 'Another masterpiece by Michael Jecks. Whatever you do, do not miss reading this novel it is amazing!' Reader Review ????? 'All action!' Reader Review 'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom 'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low 'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times 'Classic Jecks – and that's as good as it gets' Susanna Gregory

The BRAND NEW gripping instalment in the stunning Vintaine series by Michael Jecks. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden ??'Grim realism, stark brutality and flawed characters. Right up my street!' Anthony Riches ????? ?? Beware the red and blue hoods - the signs of revolution ?? 1358, Northern France. In a land ravaged by war, King John II is the prisoner of the King of England. His son, the teenaged Dauphin, must battle to impose control over the fractured kingdom. But King Charles of Navarre wants to wrestle power for himself. He leads Parisians and the Jacquerie to open rebellion, upending the social order, pitting noble against commoner in a brutal struggle for power. ?? A free company of English men and boys, led by John Hawkwood, previously of Sir John de Sully’s Vintaine, must navigate the treacherous landscape with only their wits, combat skills and each other to rely on. ?? From the smouldering ruins of small French villages, to the blood-soaked battlefields, their journey is fraught with danger, dogged by a mysterious enemy intent on revenge. As they face the harsh realities of medieval warfare, their bonds are tested, and their fates intertwined with the destiny of a nation. ?? Praise for Ashes of Rebellion ?? 'Jecks juggles multiple characters and multiple viewpoints with such an impressive skill... There is mystery here too, hidden in plain sight - I didn’t spot it even existed until it was solved. Blimey, Mike, you’re a tricky devil!' Steve Barge, classicmystery.blog 'Mike Jecks doing what he does best, riffing on the grim realities of the 100 Years War, and I loved it!' Anthony Riches Praise for Michael Jecks: ????? 'Another fantastic series from Michael Jecks' Reader Review ????? 'All I can say is roll on the next one. I could not put this book down!' Reader Review ????? 'A brilliant read whatever your normal genre.' Reader Review ????? 'Another masterpiece by Michael Jecks. Whatever you do, do not miss reading this novel it is amazing!' Reader Review ????? 'All action!' Reader Review 'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom 'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low 'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times 'Classic Jecks – and that's as good as it gets' Susanna Gregory

The BRAND NEW gripping instalment in the stunning Vintaine series by Michael Jecks. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden ??'Grim realism, stark brutality and flawed characters. Right up my street!' Anthony Riches ????? ?? Beware the red and blue hoods - the signs of revolution ?? 1358, Northern France. In a land ravaged by war, King John II is the prisoner of the King of England. His son, the teenaged Dauphin, must battle to impose control over the fractured kingdom. But King Charles of Navarre wants to wrestle power for himself. He leads Parisians and the Jacquerie to open rebellion, upending the social order, pitting noble against commoner in a brutal struggle for power. ?? A free company of English men and boys, led by John Hawkwood, previously of Sir John de Sully’s Vintaine, must navigate the treacherous landscape with only their wits, combat skills and each other to rely on. ?? From the smouldering ruins of small French villages, to the blood-soaked battlefields, their journey is fraught with danger, dogged by a mysterious enemy intent on revenge. As they face the harsh realities of medieval warfare, their bonds are tested, and their fates intertwined with the destiny of a nation. ?? Praise for Ashes of Rebellion ?? 'Jecks juggles multiple characters and multiple viewpoints with such an impressive skill... There is mystery here too, hidden in plain sight - I didn’t spot it even existed until it was solved. Blimey, Mike, you’re a tricky devil!' Steve Barge, classicmystery.blog 'Mike Jecks doing what he does best, riffing on the grim realities of the 100 Years War, and I loved it!' Anthony Riches Praise for Michael Jecks: ????? 'Another fantastic series from Michael Jecks' Reader Review ????? 'All I can say is roll on the next one. I could not put this book down!' Reader Review ????? 'A brilliant read whatever your normal genre.' Reader Review ????? 'Another masterpiece by Michael Jecks. Whatever you do, do not miss reading this novel it is amazing!' Reader Review ????? 'All action!' Reader Review 'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom 'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low 'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times 'Classic Jecks – and that's as good as it gets' Susanna Gregory