With vivid period detail and a complex, thrilling story, Veil of Lies was a finalist for the Macavity and Shamus Awards. To get to the truth about the mysterious Walcotes, Guest must contend with his nemesis, Sheriff Simon Wynchecombe, as he becomes entangled in a strange world of superstition, seduction, and murder. Walcote himself is rumored to possess a holy relic so powerful that some would even kill for it. Philippa is indeed hiding something-but she's not the only one. Jeri Westerson Traitors Codex (Paperback) Crispin Guest Mystery (UK IMPORT) ISBN: 9781847519870 Edition: Main Release Year: 2019 Release Date. When the merchant Nicholas Walcote hires Guest to investigate his young wife Philippa for adultery, he discovers an underground world of danger and dirty dealings. Buy Traitors Codex by Jeri Westerson from Waterstones today Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25. "A disgraced knight earns a meager living as a private inquiry agent in 1383 London" in a series debut that "will appeal to mystery and history fans alike" ( Kirkus Reviews ).Īccused of treason and stripped of his knighthood, Crispin Guest has survived on the gritty streets of London by reinventing himself as The Tracker, an investigator for hire who can locate lost objects and uncover secrets. Accompanied by his apprentice, Jack Tucker, Crispin takes the unknown codex to a hidden rabbi, where they make a shocking discovery: it is the Gospel of Judas.
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