Book Description
It is 1322, and Lord Hugh de Courtenay's plan to host a tournament is a fantastic opportunity for the money-lenders of Oakhampton. When the defeated knights find themselves unable to pay the traditional ransoms to their captors, they will have only one course open to them—accruing interest by the hour. But when the most prominent money-lender, Benjamin Dudenay, is found brutally murdered a month before the festivities, Sir Baldwin Furnshill and Bailiff Simon Puttock find themselves on the trail of a most sinister killer. The Tournament of Blood is the eleventh tale in this superbly plotted medieval mystery series.
Customer Reviews:
"Good God, not another death!".......2007-09-17
At one point in this book, toward the end, protagonist Sir Baldwin exclaims "Good God, not another death! Will there never be an end to this."
I know just how he felt. One death is heaped upon another in this overly complicated tale and the resolution to them all, while no doubt in keeping with historical reality, was unsatisfactory to me.
I have read all of Jecks' prior books in the series, and own all the rest, to be read in turn. Yet, while I finish all of them (an indication of their merit, considering I don't waste time on books I consider poorly written or plotted) I never am completely happy with them.
As I've mentioned in my review of another Jecks book, one problem to me is that he needs a far better editor and proofreader. Misspellings and inconsistent spellings abound. One glaring example: in his Author's Note, he explains why he chooses to use the old spelling for the town of Okehampton (rather than the new version, Oakhampton). Yet, throughout the book, the new spelling is used! A small but niggling detail.
In addition, there are times when I feel Jecks goes overboard to parade all the research and facts he's learned, including all the terminology he can cram into the book. Yet, he uses other words and phrases which, while possibly having their roots in medieval Europe, sound false and anachronistic.
SPOILER AHEAD ...
My biggest complaint about this book is that Jecks fails to provide key information that allows us to play detective and solve the mystery. The killer is "Mr. X" but "Mr. X" is in actuality "Mr. Z" Yet, throughout the book, he switches perspective to both characters and there is never any thought or action to betray the latter. I'm probably not making too much sense, but if you read the book, you'll understand. I don't want to give away the whole thing. Suffice it to say, I felt the ending was a bit of a cheat.
Yet, despite my complaints, I finished the book in just a few evenings and will go on to read more of Jecks. They're not perfect. In fact, they're not among the best historical mysteries I've read, but they have decent, evolving characters that make for an enjoyable read.
If you like this type of book, try the Chapman mysteries by Kate Sedley. Not as hard edged as Jecks' but engaging and historically accurate.
Anything by Micahael Jecks.......2006-12-20
I confess to be an avid Jecks fan. Although, I do a great deal of academic reading, I got caught up in reading something just for my personal enjoyment yet that is quite well written and well researched. I was only introduced to Jecks' work recently, I have read every available book by him in or out of print in the US in a few months. I bought the recently released "The Death Ship of Dartmouth" and faithfully promised myself that I would put it on the shelf and wait a reasonable period of time to begin it and read it very slowly. Well, so much for a half a day and taking a few hours out for much needed sleep.
Jecks is Always a Good Read.......2004-11-20
Michael Jecks writes some of the best medieval novels around. This one is no exception.
The book takes place in the spring of 1322, the setting a tournament held by Lord Hugh de Courtenay. The money lenders of Oakhampton see this as a great opportunity to fill their coffers. When the knights who are defeated find themselves unable to pay the ransoms to their opponents they will require the services of the money lenders, but one of the money lenders will not get the opportunity to do business. Benjamin Dudenay is found beaten to death before the tournament begins.
Sir Baldwin and his friend Simon have the task of completing the preparations for the tournament before Lord Hugh arrives but when the man commissioned to build the stands is found dead in an identical way to Benjamin, Sir Baldwin and Simon Puttock find themselves embroiled in the search for a killer
Fine tension against a solid historical backdrop.......2002-10-07
This medieval mystery tells of a planned tournament to be hosted by Lord Hugh in 1322. A month before the planned event a man who whom knights are indebted is found murdered, and it's up to Sir Baldwin and his friend Bailiff Simon to complete preparations and investigate a possibly widereaching, sinister plan. Fine tension against a solid historical backdrop.
a gripping read.......2002-01-24
"The Tournament of Blood" is slightly different from previous West Country mysteries by Michael Jecks in that it does not focus so much on a rather chilling series of horrific murders and that there are a a lot more characters in this mystery novel than usual. So be forewarned: there are several knights and squires with similar names that a slightly less attentive reader could get quite confused over!
"The Tournament of Blood" opens with the murder of the money lender, Benjamin Dudenay, by Philip Tyrel (information given in the first chapter.) Many years ago, Tyrel lost his wife and children because of Dudenay; and seeing Dudenay again all these many years later, even more prosperous than before and apparently feeling no remorse for his crimes, pushes Tyrel to execute Dudenay quite brutally. Tyrel thinks that his rage is spent; however the authour let's us in on one piece of important information: that Tyrel will soon meet the other men who were responsible for his family's untimely death, and that he will kill again (again info from the first chapter).
It's 1322, and Hugh de Courtenay has decided to host a tournament to take his mind off his current political problems with King Edward II. Many knights have been invited, and Bailiff Simon Puttock has been asked to see to the preparations for the tournament. And while Puttock is thrilled to have been asked to undertake so important a task, having to deal with the sniveling and quarrelsome Hal Sachevyll and Wymond Carpenter, is more than he can bear! Sachevyll and Carpenter have been commissioned to design and construct the stands and have been complaining about shoddy materials and predicting accidents if the stands are constructed with such bad wood. They have demanded that better material be provided for them to work with. This Puttock is loathe to do because the pair have already been paid to buy the materials that they need. Puttock suspects that they have pocketed the money that should have gone towards buying good wood, buying shoddy wood instead. And he's not about to reward the duplicitous pair by paying for more wood to be bought. The quarrel between Sachevyll, Carpenter and Puttock becomes quite acrimonious and things look bad indeed for Puttock when Carpenter is found beaten to death in his tent, and he becomes a suspect of the murder.
Fortunately for Puttock, his good friend Sir Baldwin Furnshill, Keeper of the King's Peace, and the coroner, Sir Roger de Gidleigh, do not believe that he had anything to do with Carpenter's death, and they begin to look more closely into the murder. They discover that Carpenter was murdered in a manner similar to the moneylender Dudenay, and that Dudenay, Carpenter and Sahevyll were partners in quite a few enterprises. They also discover that quite a few people detested all three men -- from knights who blame them for the deaths incurred when their shoddy stands fell apart, to knights and squires who disliked Dubenay because they owed him money. In the meantime, Puttock is discovering that it is not easy to keep his attention focused on preparations for the tournament with a murder charge hanging over his head, his teenage daughter's sudden rebellious behaviour (and her sudden infatuation with a dislikable squire), and the Royal Herald's petty snipping! If only he could solve the murder before the tournament starts! But what Puttock, Sir Baldwin and Sir Roger don't realise is that Tyrel is in their midst under an assumed name, and that he is resolved to execute the third man he holds responsible for the loss of his family.
With this latest mystery novel, Michael Jecks again brings to life colourful 14th century England. The novel is peppered with enough historical fact, so that we understand the political reality of the time; but what I especially liked was his realistic portrayal of what a tournament entailed -- the brutality involved as well as the greed for ransoms (knights who loose the joust and who yield are then held for ransom by the victor). And I thought that Jecks did a wonderful job in depicting all the different hates that the knights and squires had for each other, as well as Puttock's daughter's sudden into bratty teenage behaviour. The mystery itself is a little more straight forward than usual, with very few twists and turns in plot development (except for how Jecks keeps us guessing as to which one of the suspects is Tyrel), however the tension and tight pacing was always there, and contributed a lot towards making this novel a gripping read. I enjoyed this novel immensely, and would heartily recommend to all mediaeval mystery fans.
Book Description
After their Kingdom is taken over by the Dark Knight Vladek, a band of heroic Knights are forced to travel on a dangerous quest to find the Heart of the mythical Shield of Ages-the one thing that can help the Knights defeat the Dark Knight in a Grand Tournament to take back their homeland.
Customer Reviews:
Conclusion of the first adventure in the series.......2006-03-15
This book provides the second half of the adventure begun in "Search for the King". If you're just starting out with Knight's Kingdom books (and toys, of course!), these two books are the ones to start with.
The style of writing is stiff, but seems appropriate for the subject matter. My kindergartner isn't yet able to read these books on his own, but loves to hear them read to him. He has all the Lego toys that are part of the Knight's Kingdom series too. Very fun for young boys.
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The Two Knights Defence (Batsford Library of Tournament Openings)
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Book Description
Complete, detailed history of English and European tournaments, based on rare manuscripts and original sources. Topics include Arthurian and other round tables, body armor, chain mail, plate armor, royal jousts, introduction of firearms in the 14th century, the tilt, effigies, trial by combat, duels and many other aspects. 24 illustrations. Bibliography. Index.
Customer Reviews:
Full of Details and Illustrations.......2007-05-30
For those who love arms and armor, Clephan supplies a well-researched book complete with excellent black-and-white illustrations and diagrams. The photographs of suits of armor are especially detailed and well-presented. Clephan gives real insight into the military life of the European nations and covers such varied topics as pieces of armor, jousting techniques, famous tournaments, heraldry and rules of the game.
Unorganized and confusing.......2007-05-28
Clephan's book is informative, but it is hard to decipher the point he is trying to make. His lack of organization really takes away from the quality of the book. His chapters are not unified by any central topic, except the one on trial by combat, which is the best chapter of the book. There are many Latin, French, and German quotations with no translations. Clephan also spends page upon page describing events, pictures, and equipment in other books without illustrations or pictures to accompany it. I was disappointed also because he seems to address the tournament mostly in the 16th century, which many historians do not even consider to be the medieval era.
Tournament.......2006-08-24
Very difficult reading. Assumed you kew how to read french and latin paragraphs(ok,so I didn't pay attention in school)could have used translations following the quotes. Pretty much a jumbled mess. On the plus side the descriptions of each tournement were very detailed(more than I wanted to know).
Good Primary Source Info on Medieval Tourneys.......2000-03-30
For anyone seeking to understand the forms and function of the Medieval tournament Clephan's book is considered to be a standard reference. First published under the auspices of the Royal Armouries at the Tower of London in 1919, this text makes extensive use of primary sources: books of rules of the list, descriptions of the pageantry and spectacles involved in specific tourneys, the training of knights, and letters detailing the planning of such events. Clephan draws on both French and English sources and explains the development of the tournament from the eleventh century through the sixteenth, not only translating and interpreting the primary sources but offering commentary on the how the knightly ideal was shaped by and in turn shaped such popular entertainments.
Book Description
Steven Muhlberger breaks new ground with a new book on Medieval tournaments in the 14th century by translating and analyzing the writings of a knight who knew his way around the tournament field.
Sir Geoffroi de Charny, the famous 14th century knight who rose thruogh his prowess to become one of the most highly regarded chivalric men of his age also brought the Shroud of Turin to Europe and perished carrying the famous Oriflamme at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356. His "Questions" on the Joust, Tournaments and War--translated here for the first time into English- and accompanied with a penetrating analysis, promises to become a critical resource for students of medieval chivalry and tournametns of the later Middle Ages.
Customer Reviews:
Fantastic if this is what your after........2004-02-17
I must say that I LOVE this book, but that's because I'm very much in to chivalric culture (especially of the 14thC!) I don't know how wide an appeal such a specific book has, but for those who have some background understanding of this topic and still can't get enough; your in for a treat...
Book Description
`Will appeal to a wide audience. It is beautifully presented...the illustrations add further glory to a thorough historical analysis which is based on extensive research in Europe-wide sources... particularly useful in bringing to our attention lesser-known materials from the Iberian peninsula. The level of discussion, range and thoroughness of treatment and excellence of annotation make this a useful reference work for the academic historian too: it is hard to find any aspect of tournaments that is not covered.' HISTORYThe first serious study of tournaments throughout Europe reveals theirimportance - in the training of the medieval knight, the development ofarms and armour, as an instrument of political patronage, and as a grandpublic spectacle.
Customer Reviews:
Medieval Fighting for Fun!.......2005-09-08
In Tournaments, Richard Barber and Juliet Barker set out to trace the development of tournaments from the early melees to the later elaborate spectacles. Barber and Barker believe that tournaments were an important part of medieval society as well as a form of training for knights. They also believe that while tournaments certainly had a strong influence on romantic literature, the tournaments were themselves influenced by romantic literature.
To support their arguments, the authors rely heavily on chronicles written during the medieval period. The authors place the emergence of tournaments as a distinct game at the end of the eleventh century in France. They also link it to the development of the use of a couched lance.(14) One important distinction made by the authors is the difference between the technical tournament, which was the melee and the hastilude, which was from the Latin meaning a game fought with spears. While the term "Tournament" has become a word meaning virtually any sport involving knights, and brings up visions of knight jousting, this was not the terminology of the medieval knight. According to the authors, around 1170, new romances began to replace such works as Chansons de gests. Such new romances began to place importance on courtly love and heroism. "Thus a kind of symbiosis developed between tournaments and courtly literature, each feeding on the other and thereby encouraging their mutual development."(21)
The authors examine the tournament as it manifested in several different countries. England and France for example differed greatly by the end of the twelfth century, with France prohibiting and England licensing tournaments. However, in 1316 Pope John XXII lifted bans on tournaments, which paved the way for legal tournaments in France. The authors also examine the circumstances under which a tournament might occur. Many were indeed held as sporting events; however, several were planned as an excuse to establish a revolt or to settle a personal grievance. Other tournaments occurred as part of a battle during a siege, where attackers and defenders challenged each other to combat, either personal or in groups.
The authors place the beginning of the German tournament around the mid-twelfth century. From Germany the authors provide an excellent example of romantic literature influencing tournaments when a German knight, Waltmann von Stenstete sought challenges from knights with his female companion as a part of the prize for his defeat. There is also Ulrich von Liechtenstein who pursues jousts, but whose narrative the authors claim is full of literary devices making it difficult to tell where fact and fancy begin and end. According to the authors, by the fourteenth century, Germany also had two different types of tournaments. There were regular events, often organized locally, and there were tournaments for special aristocratic or imperial occasions. (37) It was in Germany that societies dedicated to tournaments were established.
One development of the tournament described by the authors as significant was the pass d'armes, where a group or individual would defend an area against challengers. The authors also pay attention to the development of the tournament in grandeur. By the mid-fifteenth century, tournaments were often accompanied by great theater. More attention began to be paid the setting of the tournament, and was often constructed to meet the theme of the tournament.
The book is organized chronologically within chapters that are topical. The chapters cover the development of the tournament geographically, but also as a spectacle and special event as well as an examination of the dangers inherent in the tournament. The text is easily readable and accompanied by a variety of pictures from the medieval period, which help to give the reader a true sense of the situations described.
Michael E. Watson and Dr. Carl Edwin Lindgren
American Military University
Excellent.......2004-01-19
Easily the best general book on Tournaments available. Some people might have wanted to more detail in certain areas buut when you concider what the authors are trying to achieve I feel they found an excellent balance.
Everything you wanted to know about tournaments..........2002-12-31
While books about tournaments usually just describe what tournaments generally were like .., this book takes a look at the actual historical events themselves. It describes many historical tournaments, famous participants, the backgrounds and the changing nature of the events from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance etc. In fact, the book tries to cover almost everything related to tournaments (from public disorder in tournaments to the time of day). Even so, the book holds together well and is easy to read. It is illustrated with fine historical paintings and drawings from books of the time with only a couple of photos (no modern or dismal 19-Century historical sketches).
As a 'better-than-most' book, it's only weakness is that with a mere 200+ pages it can only give a quick synthesis about the various topics it examines. For instance, the well written chapter on tournament armour could have been a bit longer (only 12 pages).
In all, the best book about tournaments so far. But still hoping for even a better book...
Customer Reviews:
The Franklin's Tale.......2006-11-11
Paul Doherty was born in Middlesbrough and is the consummate professional when it comes to writing historical mystery novels. I for one do not know how he can be so prolific with his offering of books and yet make sure that each of them is well researched. Whether they be 13th, 14th, or fifteenth century they are always true to the period. He also writes about Ancient Egypt and Alexander the Great.
A group of pilgrims have joined together, both for company and also for protection, as the roads and forests are littered with thieves and rogues, only too willing to relieve a traveller of their purse and most probably their lives as well. What adds even more spice to the journey is that several of the pilgrims know their fellow travellers but are not letting the fact become public knowledge.
The pilgrims have agreed that at the end of each day's journey when they stop at an inn or other resting place one of them will entertain the others with a tale. Whether the story is true or not only the storyteller will know.
Chaucer's pilgrims are sheltering in a friary, as they settle for the night the Franklin tells a tale. On his death bed Gilbert Savage tells his squire that the story of his parents perishing during the plague is untrue. But to uncover the truth he must go to Colchester and find Hugo Coticol. Could this take by true and does it affect the life of one of the party of pilgrims?
One that may keep you up at night........2004-09-04
This Canterbury pilgrim series of P.C. Doherty is a wonderful medieval series. This is the third book in the pilgrims' tales series, and I think the best so far. It has everything - intrigue, murder, war, retribution and even a ghost. The story tells of a young squire that goes back to the place of his birth to try to uncover the mystery surrounding his father's disgrace and ultimate death. He finds himself and his friends pitted against some very dangerous and unscrupulous men, but he is not deterred. With the help of his friend Cuthbert, and a few others that he picks up along the way he does determine who the traitor was that framed his father. There is a battle scene in this book that is probably the best description of a medieval battle of any that I've read. I certainly wish there were a few more books in this series. It's one that I can't seem to get enough of. Great stuff!
WONDERFUL!.......2001-02-10
This is another installment in P. C. Doherty's Chaucer series. The Franklin tells the tale of a young squire, Richard Greenele, sent on a mission by his Knight as he lays dying on the battlefield. Richard finds out that he is really a noble and begins a quest to unravel the mystery behind his father's downfall. This is a story of the coming of age of young Richard as well as a wonderful mystery full of murder and deceit.
P.C Doherty is in my opinion the best writer of historical mysteries out there. This book kept me riveted. I loved it.
OUTSTANDING!.......1999-06-25
Quite an excellent book. Doherty perfectly intermingles the pilgrim's conversations with the story told by the franklin. A page-turner and nearly impossible to put it down; I read it in two days! This book has all the classic murder mystery parts: death, sex, intrique, romance, and for those medieval fans, knights, ladies, verderers, castles, and of course those pilgrims. A five out of five stars!
A serious page-turner.......1998-10-24
Having read and enjoyed The Man of Law's Tale and The Knight's Tale, I was expecting to find The Franklin's Tale to be no less intriguing. My expectations were far exceeded. I was scarcely able to put it down, and, when I had finished it, I got my husband to read it, and HE couldn't put it down, either. This book is more "gothic" in flavor than the previous two, and perhaps that why I enjoyed it more. This has all the markings of a classic, one that I'll read again and again.
Book Description
Like all warrior classes throughout history medieval knights engaged in military games, partly in preparation for war and partly for pure sport. From their often brutal origins in the 10th century to the gaudy pageantry and eventual decline of the 15th and 16th centuries, tournaments were the centre of the knightly life. The image of the armoured and surcoated knight on his caparisoned charger remains the epitome of the chivalric ideal. Christopher Gravett explores the history of the tournament from its chaotic beginnings to its more formal, 'civilised' incarnation, describing the various 'events' and equipment which came into use.
Customer Reviews:
Knights at Tournamant Review.......2002-07-03
Good intordutory book on medieval tournaments.
Covers William Marshal to Henry VIII, with good detail.
Has excellent art, as folks have come to expect from Ospery. The book also has pleanty of pictuers of original items.
Excellent for re-enactors to get an idea of what the look of the tourney should be.
A Treasure In a Small Package.......2000-04-23
As with all his books of medieval interest, Christopher Gravett demonstrates a refreshing balance of knowledge and insight, accented with simplicity and clarity. In other words, his readers will get all of the substance they want without the obligatory and laborious academia-speak. Add this to the brilliant graphics provided by Angus McBride, and you will have an unforgettable journey back in time that you will not want to miss.
Knights at Tournament is a "must" for anyone interested in what was often referred to as "The Sport of Kings". This book traces the evolution of Tournament, from it's inception as a deadly, politically controversial, excommunicated exercise in medieval warfare, to it's apogee as a safer, magnificently popular public spectacle. In addition to learning about the major developmental aspects of Tournament, the reader will discover much about the rules and customs associated with it. While defining the various events of a typical Tournament (including the melee, feats of equestrian skill and ground combat competitions), particular attention is paid to the art of jousting. Discussed from an international perspective, Mr. Gravett highlights some of the different jousting styles made popular in England, France, Italy and Germany, along with backgrounds on many of the knightly champions who made it exciting. Interesting and detailed information on such relevant sub-topics as the lances, shields, specialized armor, ancillary weapons, and horses used in this sport is also provided.
Please note that, for some reason, there are two books offered by Amazon called "Knights at Tournament". They are exactly the same book by the same author, and the only difference between the two is the cover. So, whichever cover you choose, I recommend that you add this book to your library. You will not be disappointed.
One of the best.......2000-04-22
As with all his books of medieval interest, Christopher Gravett demonstrates a refreshing balance of knowledge and insight, accented with simplicity and clarity. In other words, his readers will get all of the substance they want without the obligatory and laborious academia-speak. Add this to the brilliant graphics provided by Angus McBride, and you will have an unforgettable journey back in time that you will not want to miss.
Knights at Tournament is a "must" for anyone interested in what was often referred to as "The Sport of Kings". This book traces the evolution of Tournament, from it's inception as a deadly, politically controversial, excommunicated exercise in medieval warfare, to it's apogee as a safer, magnificently popular public spectacle. In addition to learning about the major developmental aspects of Tournament, the reader will discover much about the rules and customs associated with it. While defining the various events of a typical Tournament (including the melee, feats of equestrian skill and ground combat competitions), particular attention is paid to the art of jousting. Discussed from an international perspective, Mr. Gravett highlights some of the different jousting styles made popular in England, France, Italy and Germany, along with backgrounds on many of the knightly champions who made it exciting. Interesting and detailed information on such relevant sub-topics as the lances, shields, specialized armor, ancillary weapons, and horses used in this sport is also provided.
Please note that, for some reason, there are two books offered by Amazon called "Knights at Tournament". They are exactly the same book by the same author, and the only difference between the two is the cover. So, whichever cover you choose, I recommend that you add this book to your library. You will not be disappointed.
Very good.......1999-06-04
A very good volume in the Osprey Elite series. The author, Christopher Gravett, describes the development of the medieval tournament from 12th to the 16th century. The drawings by Angus McBride are beautiful.
Customer Reviews:
Intriguing Light Fantasy.......2000-04-29
This book sticks in your mind for years. It is for young chapter book readers, but is re-readable forever. The action is continuous, the character's are easy to connect to, and the plot is amazing. It has a solid plot in itself, but also has hints of multiple plot meanings, which end up connecting to the whole series. The inter-book plot connections are uniquely made. The character's, similarly to many children's books, never fundamentaly change. This book is outstanding in it's fun, easy readability for anyone who loves magic, wizardry, midieval fantasy, and a great plot!
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