Veil of Lies

Name: Veil of Lies
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Jeri Westerson
ISBN: 9781666191301

Author: Jeri Westerson

Series: Crispin Guest Medieval Mystery #1

Narrator: Noah James Butler

Unabridged: 7 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 04/26/2022

Categories: Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Historical Fiction

Synopsis

"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).

Accused 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. 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. Philippa is indeed hiding something—but she's not the only one. Walcote himself is rumored to possess a holy relic so powerful that some would even kill for it.

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. With vivid period detail and a complex, thrilling story, Veil of Lies was a finalist for the Macavity and Shamus awards.

About Jeri Westerson

Los Angeles native and award-winning author Jeri Westerson writes the critically acclaimed Crispin Guest Medieval Noir Mysteries, historical novels, paranormal novels, and LGBTQ mysteries. To date, her medieval mysteries have garnered thirteen industry award nominations, from the Agatha to the Shamus. Kirkus Reviews said of her latest Crispin Guest Medieval Mystery A Maiden Weeping, "Once again Guest's past misdeeds actually help him in the present in a case that includes plenty of red herrings and an interesting look at medieval jurisprudence." Jeri is former president of the SoCal chapter of Mystery Writers of America and frequently guest lectures on medieval history at local colleges and museums. She lives in southern California with her home-brewing husband, a complacent tortoise, and 40,000 bees.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tiziana on September 09, 2023

ACTUALLY 4.5 but IT COULD BE 5 STARS. I give it 4.5 and indeed I don't round up as usual, but down, because there is one thing that really disappointed me and I can't forgive the author for that (I'll explain further below, next to the word SPOILER...you choose whether to read it or not). I will star......more

Goodreads review by Scott on March 28, 2024

What a great start to the series, even if I read it almost last. Here so many names or characters are introduced that are seen later in the series! I’d say I will look forward to the series, but I’ve already read it, so maybe one day I will read it again. A great alternative to the Brother Cadfael b......more

Goodreads review by Anto on May 13, 2022

Non so esattamente cosa mi aspettassi da questa sorta di "giallo medievale", ma posso affermare che sono soddisfatta. Ambientato nella Londra del 1384 durante il regno di Riccardo II, un periodo per il quale non mi sento ferrata e quindi non posso garantire sull'accuratezza storica, ma devo dire che......more

Goodreads review by Carol on September 15, 2010

I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from a “medieval noir,” but I do have a fondness for historical mysteries and I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Now I know little to nothing about London in 1384, so I’m not going to comment on the historical accuracy. I will say that the setting felt real to me, was......more