Serpent in the Thorns

A Medieval Noir

The Crispin Guest Novels (Volume 2)

Jeri Westerson

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Convicted of treason, Crispin Guest was stripped of his title, his land, his money and his friends. Now with only his considerable wits to sustain him, Guest works the mean streets of 14th century London, building a small reputation for his skill. In 1383, a simple-minded tavern girl comes to his door—a body was found where she works and she’s the only person who could have killed him. Except for the fact that the man was killed in place by a precisely aimed crossbow bolt. Making matters worse, the murdered man was one of three couriers from the French king, transporting a relic intended to smooth the troubled relations between France and England. Events quickly spin out of control and Guest now finds himself the prime suspect in the murder, one with terrible diplomatic implications. As the drumbeat of war between the two countries grow, Guest must unravel the con spiracy behind the murder to save not only his country, but himself as well.

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Katherine  rated it  
Jan 14, 2012
Westerson has accomplished an extraordinary rendering of the back streets of London during the early years of the reign of Richard II. If the pace of action seems measured it is because she takes the time to bring the reader into the most intimate contact with her novel's world. And she brings us ve ...more
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Sheri  rated it  
Feb 26, 2011
This is historical fiction, not historical romance, yet I find Crispin Guest incredibly sexy. I adore him. He's a smart, honorable, true-hearted man. Your basic medieval cowboy, AKA a knight. This is the second book in the series, which a friend loaned to me or I would have started with the first. N ...more
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Weena  rated it  
Nov 6, 2010
I loved this second novel in the Crispin Guest Medieval Noir Series! Jeri Westerson has certainly made her mark in the mystery genre, and given it it such a wonderfully new spin. I love the idea of Medieval Noir. It has such a nice ring to it, and there are so many places to go with it. Of course, I ...more
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JERI WESTERSON is a journalist, author of Veil of Lies, and noted blogger on things mysterious and medieval.  She lives with her family in Menifee, California.

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Serpent in the Thorns
A Medieval Noir
The Crispin Guest Novels (Volume 2)
Jeri Westerson

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St. Martin's Press
Minotaur Books
September 2010
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ISBN: 9780312649449
ISBN10: 0312649444
5 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches, 288 pages
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