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Prince of Darkness

by Sharon Kay Penman Book 4 in the The Queen’s Man series.

First published 2005

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England and France, December 1193. Richard I remains a prisoner, and John’s alliance with Philip II of France threatens the Angevin realm. John unexpectedly seeks help from Justin de Quincy when a death and a concealed political scheme endanger his own position.

Acting for a man he distrusts, Justin moves between John’s followers, Eleanor’s government and those prepared to profit from Richard’s absence. The investigation tests whether service to the queen can require protecting her rebellious son and whether evidence of murder can be separated from the larger contest for the crown.

Historical Periods

Angevin Empire1154–1214 CE

Historical people

Eleanor of Aquitaine1124–1204 Richard I of England1157–1199 John, King of England1166–1216 Philip II of France1165–1223

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