Search - Dispensation of Death (Knights Templar series)

As Baldwin and Simon are called upon by Bishop Stapledon to participate in a special council to the king they find that London can bring more than just political intrique and that there are no limits to those who would seek favor.

While at court, they are thrust into the midst of investigating a murder. Was it the king's knowledge of Baldwin's skill as an investigator or the fact that he is a "simple" rural knight? Once again the reader gets a peek into the shades of royal justice.

This is perhaps the most fictionally based story Jecks has yet written (yes, I know they're all fictional, but usually there's some document that recalls an actual event that inspires the story). This story is full of danger for Baldwin as he comes face to face with the avarice Sir Hugh Despenser. Can he match wits with the cunning and ambitious king's favorite? What will be the cost?

Typical Michael Jecks endeavor. If you like malice, intrigue, and murder, this is one of the best in the series. Sir Baldwin and Simon are involved up to their eyeballs. This is the age of corruption. Thank goodness our government is not as corrupt, as the reign of Edward II.