Salisbury 1227:

A boundary dispute between two farmers leads to digging that uncovers an ancient settlement...with a recent corpse buried in it. Ela Longespée must find the killer and restore peace between warring neighbors, all while negotiating her new role as High Sheriff of Wiltshire.

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:

"Really enjoyed this particular book in the series. Lewis weaves a good plot, using descriptive narrative to give a real sense of place and time. Love that Ela is growing into her role as Sheriff, based on fact and showing that women even at that time were able to achieve place and importance."

"Another excellent Ela of Salisbury medieval mystery. Ela herself is a remarkable person, noblewoman, widow, mother of eight children, wealthy, sheriff, relative by marriage to the king, and medieval sleuth par excellence. She stands out in a period when women were supposed to be subservient. Recommended."

"I find that this series just keeps getting better. The main characters seem more real to me as they become more fleshed out with each book. And I didn't see the end coming this time until the very end reveal! I love a mystery I can't figure out until the end of the book!"