Love's Knife - Trobairitz Sleuth 1
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Ages: 18+
1093. Beatriz de Farrera is a trobairitz (a female troubadour) at the court of Toulouse. She sings of love but intends to evade marriage and romantic entanglements. Her patron Lady Philippa is heiress to the rich city and county of Toulouse. Philippa’s uncle Raimon plans to marry his niece to the ageing king of Aragon, sweep her out of his way and usurp her rights. In a world of scheming lords and plotting abbots seeking to control the riches of local salt production and the pilgrim routes, a brutal murder occurs. Love’s Knife is the first book in a series of medieval murder mysteries featuring the trobairitz Beatriz de Farrera.
Reviews
'I have just spent the most wonderful hours in 1093 Toulouse in the company of Beatriz, a female troubadour. Streetwise, independent, just as we like our heroines, Beatriz and her little group of court maidens made fascinating companions for this travel in time. Not an epoch I was familiar with, it threw up quite a few surprises. I look forward to sharing more of this troubadour's adventures.' Michele O'Connell
'Really love all the historical context about salt production and the pilgrim routes. Also the friendship between the three girls (Beatriz, Phillipa and Anna) was really lovely, to watch them do everything to protect each other.' Sara
