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A Play of Knaves

A Play of Knaves

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In the spring of 1435, Joliffe and his fellow players are sent to the village of Ashewell not only to stage plays, but to uncover some dark secrets about the town’s three wealthy families: the Ashewells, the Medcotes, and the Gosyns. A rivalry has been brewing among the families, entangling the entire town in a web of seduction, deception, and blackmail.

Matters go beyond the breaking point when someone turns to murder to settle their grievances.  And if one murder is good, why not another?  If all the world is a stage, then it’s up to Joliffe to bring the curtain down on this tragedy—before another man takes his final curtain call...

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Praise for A Play of Knaves

“Set in the same [world] as Margaret Frazer’s Dame Frevisse mysteries…Historical mystery fans will love this series.”—Midwest Book Review

 

 

 

 

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A Joliffe Mystery Series

A Play of Heresy
A Play of Piety
A Play of Treachery
A Play of Lords
A Play of Knaves
A Play of Dux Moraud
A Play of Isaac

About the Author

Margaret Frazer
Margaret Frazer was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best Original Paperback for both The Servant’s Tale and The Prioress’ Tale. The Sister Frevisse series includes The Novice’s Tale, The Servant’s Tale, The Outlaw’s Tale, The Bishop’s Tale, The Boy’s Tale, The Murderer’s Tale, The Prioress’ Tale, The Maiden’s Tale, The Reeve’s Tale, and The Squire’s Tale. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More by Margaret Frazer
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