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The Poison Maiden

by Paul Doherty Book 2 in the Mathilde of Westminster Trilogy series.

First published 2007

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England, 1308. Edward II and Queen Isabella are under intense pressure from the magnates and from Philip IV of France over the king’s favourite, Piers Gaveston. Forced into a precarious position, Edward also learns that a dangerous spy known as the Poison Maiden may be operating close to the royal household.

Mathilde, one of Isabella’s attendants, is drawn into the search for the spy as political confrontation turns violent. With the king’s opponents attempting to seize Gaveston and the court forced to move for safety, Mathilde must uncover who is passing information to the enemy before the struggle around the favourite becomes a wider threat to the crown.

Historical Periods

Reign of Edward II1307–1327 CE

Genres

Court & Political Fiction Crime & Mystery Social & Domestic Fiction

Historical people

Philip IV of France1268–1314 Isabella of France1295–1358 Edward II of England1284–1327

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