Land of Shadows

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Land of Shadows
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Priscilla Royal
SeriesMedieval Mysteries
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
Category/GenreCrime and mystery
Historical mysteries
Historical fiction
ISBN/Barcode 9781464205101
ClassificationsDewey:FIC
Audience
General
Edition Large type / large print edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Poisoned Pen Press
Imprint Poisoned Pen Press
Publication Date 2 February 2016
Publication Country United States

Description

In her twelfth novel, once again, "Royal amplifies and deepens her series characters in the service of a clever plot that elevates her work to the top rank of historical mystery writers." -Publishers Weekly Starred Review for Satan's Lullaby, eleventh in a medieval mystery series recommended by Sharon Kay Penman and compared to Ellis Peters' Brothe

Author Biography

Priscilla Royal grew up in British Columbia and earned a B.A. in World Literature at San Francisco State University, where she discovered the beauty of medieval literature. She is a theater fan as well as a reader of history, mystery, and fiction of lesser violence. When not hiding in the thirteenth century, she lives in Northern California and is a member of California Writers Club, Mystery Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime.

Reviews

"Royal matches a clever story line with intelligent characterizations, while providing a disturbing look at anti-Semitism in 13th-century England." - Publishers Weekly "This twelfth in the series will appeal to fans of Ellis Peters and Peter Tremayne." - Karen Muller, Booklist