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Treaty of Blood
- Author
- Michael Jecks
- Narrator
- John Telfer
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 23 March 2026
- Run Time
- 8 hours 48 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
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 French 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
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Details
- Author
- Michael Jecks
- Narrator
- John Telfer
- Duration
- 8 hours 48 minutes
- Release Date
- 23 March 2026
- ISBN
- 9781837032990
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Historical adventure fiction, Historical fiction, Fiction: general and literary, War, combat and military adventure fiction, Fiction: narrative themes, Narrative theme: Politics
Synopsis
The BRAND NEW action-packed, epic historical adventure from Michael JecksOnce they'd had enough of war... Now they've had enough of peace1359, 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 French 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
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