1301 and while a peace – a very fragile peace – exists between England and France, all is not well in the English court. A promise has been made that the future Edward II will marry Philip IV of France’s daughter Isabella, but the existence of Edward’s former mistress, Lady Belmont, is something of a […]| In Search of the Classic Mystery Novel
It’s only a couple of month now before my blog turns fifteen. That’s the crystal anniversary, I think, although enterprising jewellers who’ve realised that they can’t wait forty years to sell them, have tried to rebrand it the ruby anniversary. And I’ve been wondering how to celebrate it. Lots of young whipper-snappers were celebrating their […]| In Search of the Classic Mystery Novel