
Sword of Shadows
by Jeri Westerson
Title:
Sword of Shadows
Author:
Jeri Westerson
Series (if any):
A Crispin Guest Mystery
Format:
Hardback
Number of pages:
224 pages
Publisher:
Canongate Books
ISBN-13:
9780727889218
EAN:
9780727889218
Publication Date:
31/12/2019
Classifications:
Crime and Mystery
Weight (g):
518
Dimensions (mm):
146 x 222 x 25
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
A quest to find the ancient sword Excalibur quickly turns into a hunt for a determined killer for Crispin Guest.London, 1396. A trip to the swordsmith shop for Crispin Guest, Tracker of London, and his apprentice Jack Tucker takes an unexpected turn when Crispin crosses paths with Carantok Teague, a Cornish treasure hunter. Carantok has a map he is convinced will lead him to the sword of Excalibur - a magnificent relic dating back to King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table - and he wants Crispin to help him find it. Travelling to Tintagel Castle in Cornwall with Carantok and Jack, Crispin is soon reunited with an old flame as he attempts to locate the legendary sword. But does Excalibur really exist, or is he on an impossible quest? When a body is discovered, Crispin''s search for treasure suddenly turns into a hunt for a dangerous killer.






















