Frequently Asked Questions
What is "The Leper’s Return" about?
The sixth exciting instalment in the bestselling historical mystery series from Michael Jecks. Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Susanna Gregory.
The town is a powder keg ready to explode All it needs is a match.
England, 1320. The threat of civil war lies heavily on the kingdom. The monk Ralph of Houndeslow is new to Crediton's leper hospital. He finds that not only are his charges appallingly ill, but bigotry means that they are all shunned by the people of the town.
The citizens of Crediton are appalled when the goldsmith is found murdered, and his daughter assaulted. Sir Baldwin Furnshill and Simon Puttock quickly try to piece together the events of that night, yet as they gradually learn the truth, the shock becomes overwhelming.
Meanwhile, the lepers lie victim to the rising hatred of the locals as fear and loathing are whipped into a frenzy of persecution. It's up to Baldwin and Simon to pour water on the blazing rumours. Civil war, a murder investigation and full scale public uproar with dark implications put Baldwin and Simon to the test once again.
Praise for Michael Jecks:
'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low
'A gem of historical storytelling' Northern Echo
'Michael Jecks is a national treasure' Scotland on Sunday
Who wrote "The Leper’s Return"?
"The Leper’s Return" was written by Michael Jecks.
Michael Jecks is the author of over 50 novels inspired by history and legend. He is the founder of Medieval Murderers, and has served on the committees of the Historical Writers’ Association, the CWA and he Detection Club. He was International Guest of Honour at the Bloody Words festival in Toronto, and Grand Master of the first parade in the New Orleans Mardi Gras.
