[Historical Mysteries Collection 02] • The Flame Eater (Historical Mysteries Collection Book 2)

Perfect for fans of CJ Sansom, SW Perry, SJ Parris and SG Maclean …

“An understanding of medieval life that hints that the knowledge comes from reincarnation or – as I safely suspect – impeccable research.”

An arranged marriage…

1484. Emeline knows she has no voice in her marriage, so counts herself fortunate when her betrothed turns out to be a charming man with a heart of gold. But before the wedding, flames consume everything, and the murdered body of Emeline’s fiancé is discovered.

Sparks fly when Emeline finds herself marrying the younger brother…

Nicholas is tired of living in his brother’s shadow. Forced to marry a woman who would rather he fill his brother’s coffin isn’t helping. But just when he thinks his wedding day couldn’t get worse, fire ravages once more. It becomes apparent that the murderer’s rampage is far from over.

Can an unlikely couple find their way on a trail of political intrigue and a murderous conspiracy?

As murder and mayhem plagues their lives, Nicholas must hide a secret mission behind his actions… even from his own wife. But when Emeline embarks on her own investigation, he realises he has underestimated the fiery beauty.

Determined to unmask the murderous culprit, Emeline naively takes on the sleuth’s role and finds there may be more to her husband than meets the eye.

England’s fate hangs in the balance…

An enthralling historical mystery with multifaceted characters, fast-paced twists and turns, and apple codlings to die for in this rich tapestry of life in the 15th century.

This edition of The Flame Eater includes editorial revisions.

What readers are saying:

• "you want to savour every meticulously crafted sentence. Barbara Gaskell Denvil is not one of those authors who cuts corners. Her opus weighs in at 400+ pages, and there is not a gram of flab."

• “An understanding of medieval life that hints that the knowledge comes from reincarnation or – as I safely suspect – impeccable research.”

• "I know no other author who so completely manages to drag me back in time, leaving me submerged in a past skilfully brought to life."

• "I love that while the story itself was fiction, the author was able to make it historically accurate. This book is full of twists and turns. Espionage and intrigue all mixed in to one of the best romance novels I've read for some time."

• This is a wonderfully written book! It's an historical romance, as well as an arson and murder mystery. It's a testimony to the fragility of life in the dark ages. Now, if I Just had the recipe for Apple codlings that Emeline loves, I'd be all set!