Salisbury, 1231

Ela Longespée, High Sheriff of Wiltshire, sets out to find the killer of a man found dead inside the nearby circle of ancient stones. Except that the victim is later seen walking in Salisbury and claims to have risen from the dead. He ingratiates himself with the people of Salisbury and even the bishop, but Ela suspects the man is a charlatan and a murderer. Can she learn the truth when even the jury thinks he's a living saint?

The Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mystery Series
This series features a real historical figure—the formidable Ela Longespée. The young Countess of Salisbury was chosen to marry King Henry II's illegitimate son William. After her husband's untimely death, Ela served as High Sheriff of Wiltshire, castellan of Salisbury Castle, and ultimately founder and abbess of Lacock Abbey.

Book 1: Cathedral of Bones

Book 2: Breach of Faith

Book 3: The Lost Child

Book 4: Forest of Souls

Book 5: The Bone Chess Set

Book 6: Cloister of Whispers

Book 7: Palace of Thorns

Book 8: A Surfeit of Miracles

Book 9: The d'Albiac Inheritance

Book 10: Unholy Sanctuary

Readers of medieval historical fiction enjoyed this book:

"Always a fast and easy read. Love the history and details of this period in English history. Appreciate the character of Ela and the stories of her children and her friends and cohorts. Will wait to see what happens next in this series of fictional tales of an extraordinary woman."

"I have enjoyed reading each of the Ela of Salisbury mysteries. Using the historical Countess who also served a sheriff J. G. Lewis gives us a tightly plotted story that would hold its own if put up against any episode of Law and Order today. This is a quick read and could stand alone for those who have not read any of the previous books in the series."