The Cross-Legged Knight (eBook)

Will the death of a prominent knight lead to the Bishop of Winchester's downfall? Owen Archer investigates threats, scandal and murder after Sir Ranulf Pagnell dies in France.York, 1371. William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester, has made many enemies since York knight Sir Ranulf Pagnell died imprisoned in France while Wykeham negotiated his ransom. After escorting Sir Ranulf's body back to the city, Wykeham realises that his own life is in grave danger.VENGEANCE IS COMING . . .The bishop's woes increase when one of his properties in the city is set alight, with horrific consequences. Was it a thoughtless act of revenge or a deliberate murder? Why was someone searching for important documents in the house just before the fire, including those linked to the Pagnells?A DEADLY DECEPTION.As Owen investigates, he uncovers a shocking secret linked to Sir Ranulf's terrible fate. A secret someone is prepared to go to any lengths to keep hidden . . .THE OWEN ARCHER MYSTERIES1. The Apothecary Rose2. The Lady Chapel3. The Nun's Tale4. The King's Bishop5. The Riddle of St. Leonard's6. The Gift of Sanctuary7. A Spy for the Redeemer8. The Cross-Legged Knight9. The Guilt of Innocents10. A Vigil of Spies11. A Conspiracy of Wolves12. A Choir of Crows13. The Riverwoman's Dragon14. A Fox in the Fold