The Bone Chess Set: An Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mystery

Name: The Bone Chess Set: An Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mystery
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

J. G. Lewis

Mar 2021 · Stoneheart Press

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Salisbury 1227: A traveling merchant’s death heralds a series of grim mishaps at Salisbury Castle. Ela suspects a plot to discredit her as sheriff. Can she solve the murder and save her reputation, or will she be the next victim?

The Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mystery Series

This series features a real historical figure—the formidable Ela Longespée. The young Countess of Salisbury was chosen to marry King Henry II’s illegitimate son William. After her husband’s untimely death, Ela served as High Sheriff of Wiltshire, castellan of Salisbury Castle, and ultimately founder and abbess of Lacock Abbey.

The Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mystery series:

Book 1: Cathedral of Bones

Book 2: Breach of Faith

Book 3: The Lost Child

Book 4: Forest of Souls

Book 5: The Bone Chess Set

Book 6: Cloister of Whispers

Coming 2022: Book 7: Palace of Thorns

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Ratings and reviews

5.0

1 review

Brian Dwi

April 14, 2023

I love these books and this one is particularly good! The author creates a real sense of menace and threat from men wishing to take power away from a woman—who is a much better sheriff than they would be! Excellent stuff!

About the author

J. G. Lewis grew up in London, England. She came to the U.S. for college and a career as a museum curator.

Her mysteries evolved from the idea of bringing almost-forgotten but fascinating historical figures to life by creating stories for them. The Ela of Salisbury series features the formidable Ela Longespée, wife of King Henry II's illegitimate son William. The widowed mother of eight children, Ela served as High Sheriff of Wiltshire and castellan of Salisbury and ultimately founder and abbess of Lacock Abbey.

J. G. Lewis currently lives in Florida with her dogs and horses.

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