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A haunting historical novel of murder and betrayal in medieval England, Knight of Betrayal will plunge you into the vibrant and deadly world of medieval England, Henry II, Thomas Becket - and four murderous knights. "A pacy, page-turning ghost story with a twisted difference!
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The repercussions of an horrific crime reverberate through the centuries as the 12th century ghosts seek redemption and revenge, with no thought for anyone unlucky enough to get in their way.
1170, Canterbury Cathedral: Four knights break sanctuary to brutally murder Archbishop Thomas Becket for their king, Henry II.
Running from their crime, the four knights - Hugh de Morville, William de Tracy, Reginald FitzUrse and Richard le Brett - flee north to Knaresborough Castle where Morville is overlord. Initially celebrating ridding their king of the pest that Becket had become, they find themselves increasingly isolated as the Church and public opinion turn against them.
2015, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire: August is feva time - a celebration and festival of the arts. The Castle Players are to perform a play of their own creation: Knight of Betrayal, based on the events leading up to Becket's murder.
Taking the honour seriously, they work hard to get into character - but after they experiment with a spirit board, are they channelling more than just the characters of the knights they are portraying?
1170, Canterbury Cathedral: Four knights break sanctuary to brutally murder Archbishop Thomas Becket for their king, Henry II.
Running from their crime, the four knights - Hugh de Morville, William de Tracy, Reginald FitzUrse and Richard le Brett - flee north to Knaresborough Castle where Morville is overlord. Initially celebrating ridding their king of the pest that Becket had become, they find themselves increasingly isolated as the Church and public opinion turn against them.
2015, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire: August is feva time - a celebration and festival of the arts. The Castle Players are to perform a play of their own creation: Knight of Betrayal, based on the events leading up to Becket's murder.
Taking the honour seriously, they work hard to get into character - but after they experiment with a spirit board, are they channelling more than just the characters of the knights they are portraying?
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A Selection of Review Excerpts for Knight of Betrayal on Amazon
"A pacy, page-turning ghost story with a twisted difference! A must read."
“Past and present in a tense confrontation”
“This wicked deed reaches out over the centuries to chill you thoroughly”
“Karen Perkins has skilfully linked the story of the four knights who slew Thomas Becket on the steps of his altar with a 21st amateur theatre group who are performing a play about the infamous assassination.”
“Just loved this book, well worth reading if you like history dram and a little bit of the unknown”
“it made me feel as if I was there with the characters”
“This story is truly gripping.”
“engrossed from start to finish”
“Read would recommend this book hard to put down though so don't plan anything”
"A pacy, page-turning ghost story with a twisted difference! A must read."
“Past and present in a tense confrontation”
“This wicked deed reaches out over the centuries to chill you thoroughly”
“Karen Perkins has skilfully linked the story of the four knights who slew Thomas Becket on the steps of his altar with a 21st amateur theatre group who are performing a play about the infamous assassination.”
“Just loved this book, well worth reading if you like history dram and a little bit of the unknown”
“it made me feel as if I was there with the characters”
“This story is truly gripping.”
“engrossed from start to finish”
“Read would recommend this book hard to put down though so don't plan anything”
