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Knight of Betrayal: A Medieval Timeslip Haunting

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Thomas Becket, his murderers, and their king still have a score to settle."Perkins has created a genuine masterpiece in blending the plausible yet fictitious tale of the fates of the four knights who slew Becket and the impact of their restless spirits on the modern locality" – John Paul Davis, international bestselling author of The Templar Agenda and A Hidden History of the Tower of London: England's Most Notorious PrisonersA haunting timeslip novel examining history’s most infamous assassination, Knight of Betrayal is perfect for fans of Christina Courtenay, Karen Maitland, Lucinda Riley and Kate Morton.***1170, Canterbury Cathedral.Four knights break sanctuary to brutally murder Archbishop Thomas Becket for their king, Henry II.Running from their crime, the four knights - Hugh de Morville, William de Tracy, Reginald FitzUrse and Richard le Brett - flee north to Knaresborough Castle where Morville is overlord. Initially celebrating ridding their king of the pest that Becket had become, they find themselves increasingly isolated as the Church and public opinion turn against them.2015, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire.August is feva time - a celebration and festival of the arts. The Castle Players are to perform a play of their own creation: Knight of Betrayal, based on the events leading up to Becket's murder.Taking the honour seriously, they work hard to get into character - but after they experiment with a spirit board, are they channelling more than just the characters of the knights they are portraying?***What readers are saying about Karen Perkins:“Perkins' ability to write excellent historical fiction and modern day drama is itself a talent, yet the seamless transition between the two is genuinely astounding” – John Paul Davis, international bestselling author of The Templar Agenda and A Hidden History of the Tower of London: England's Most Notorious Prisoners“Ms Perkins is a true artist of the spoken word” – Author JJ Toner“Fantastically creepy ghost story” – Author Lee Franklin”Karen Perkins is truly a master of words, emotion, and craft” - Author Linda George“Reading about a place that is close to my heart (as Haworth is) was wonderful. Karen should be proud of the intense research that she has done for this book” – Susan Sunderland, Amazon reviewer“Karen Perkins is an excellent author and puts you right inside the Yorkshire Dales” – Mike McManus, Amazon reviewer“Fantastic, atmospheric, tantalising, and edge of your seat read” – Jus, Amazon reviewer

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