Shroud Of Dishonour: A Templar Knight Mystery
By (Author) Maureen Ash
Penguin Putnam Inc
Berkley Prime Crime
5th October 2010
United States
General
Fiction
813.6
Paperback
272
Width 131mm, Height 204mm
227g
Templar Bascot de Marins in preparing to rejoin the Holy Wars when he is called upon to investigate a gruesome murder in the Order's own chapel. The shocking discovery of a strangled prostitute in the Templar chapel throws the Order into disarray. Alongside the corpse is a purse containing 30 pence - the same amount of silver Judas received for betraying Christ. Is the murder revenge for a Templar brother's betrayal Has one of their own broken his vow of chastity The Order's preceptor turns to Bascot to determine whether a murderer walks in their midst.
Maureen Ashwas born in London, England, and has had a lifelong interest in British medieval history. Visits to castle ruins and old churches have provided the inspiration for the Templar Knight Mysteries.She enjoys Celtic music, browsing in bookstores, and Belgian chocolate.She now lives on Vancouver Island in British Columbia.