Historical Fiction Spotlight: A Knightly Betrayal: 2 (A Sheriff Simon de Hale Mystery) by Jill Bray

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October 1224. Simon de Hale, Sheriff of Yorkshire, is travelling to his manor to celebrate the birth of his first grandchild. Awaiting his arrival is an unexpected guest, Lady Cecily Chalcombe, a beguiling acquaintance from his days at the royal court. Recently widowed in scandalous circumstances, Lady Cecily throws herself upon his mercy and seeks his protection from the people threatening her.

Guests arrive for a celebration feast, including Lady Cecily’s brother Nicholas and the distinguished Earl Warenne. But upon retiring, Simon finds Lady Cecily standing over the dead body of her maid, hands bloodied.

Simon cannot believe she has killed her maid, but if she hasn’t then who was it. Was the death meant as a warning to Lady Cecily?

With the help of his daughter Katherine, Simon starts to investigate the murder and uncovers a web of gambling, deceit and betrayal. But will he be able to find the killer before Lady Cecily becomes the next victim.

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About the author

Jill Bray lives on the beautiful island of Guernsey, Channel Islands. Originally from West Yorkshire, she has had an interest in the medieval history of the county for over 40 years. ' A Brotherly Devotion' is her first novel. You can find Jill on Twitter/X at @JillBray67 and Bluesky @jillbray.bsky.social