The Templar Magician (Templars, Book 2)
A thrilling medieval mystery of murder and betrayal
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Murder and mayhem set at the time of the secretive Templar Order.
The year is 1152, and Jerusalem is still in the hands of the Crusaders, although the lofty ideals of before have now been replaced by subtle power-play. Meanwhile, in England, King Stephen is waging bloody war against Henry Fitzempress. The Templar Order, now fifty years old, is a wealthy power, glittering with tempting riches. Against this background of bloodshed, Robert de Payens, grandson of Eleanor, one of the co-founders of the Temple, and Englishman Edward Sendal find themselves caught up in a murder mystery when Raymond, Count of Tripoli, is brutally assassinated. Who would have wanted to murder Raymond, and is it possible that the answer may lie within the hallowed ranks of the Templar order itself?
The year is 1152, and Jerusalem is still in the hands of the Crusaders, although the lofty ideals of before have now been replaced by subtle power-play. Meanwhile, in England, King Stephen is waging bloody war against Henry Fitzempress. The Templar Order, now fifty years old, is a wealthy power, glittering with tempting riches. Against this background of bloodshed, Robert de Payens, grandson of Eleanor, one of the co-founders of the Temple, and Englishman Edward Sendal find themselves caught up in a murder mystery when Raymond, Count of Tripoli, is brutally assassinated. Who would have wanted to murder Raymond, and is it possible that the answer may lie within the hallowed ranks of the Templar order itself?
- Published: Apr 01 2010
- Pages: 352
- 197 x 130mm
- ISBN: 9780755354566
Press Reviews
- New York Times
Praise for Paul Doherty and his other novels: 'Resurrectionist magic
- Time Out
The best of its kind since the death of Ellis Peters
- Bookseller
I really like these medieval whodunnits
- CADS 20
Historically informative, excellently plotted and, as ever, superbly entertaining
- Huddersfield Daily Examiner
This rich tale ... seeps authenticity and is written with wonderfully efficient style. A gem of an historical thriller
- Books Magazine
The maestro of medieval mystery
- Nottingham Evening Post
Doherty dazzles with his story-telling