The Secrets of Morgarten: A medieval mystery - Couverture souple

Mangos, L.S.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 3952592714 ISBN 13 : 9783952592717

Editeur : Mana Publishing, 2023

Synopsis

A young nation in peril. A web of deception. A triangle of forbidden love.

A beautiful weaver, the discerning son of William Tell and a fugitive Templar knight meet in this tale of allegiance, mystery, romance and a little medieval magic, set in the magnificent but menacing Alps in 1315.

Magda, a resourceful weaver, lives near Morgarten on the border of Helvetica, a fledgling nation under constant threat from the Habsburgs. She meets handsome Walter, the son of the notorious Wilhelm Tell, who delivers messages to all corners of the land. In France, the Knights Templar have been declared heretics by the King. Sébastien arrives in Morgarten as a fugitive, carrying hidden secrets, and Magda’s romantic feelings are thrown into turmoil.

When a monk is murdered at a nearby abbey during the theft of a coveted religious relic, Walter and Magda are tasked with solving the mystery. What they discover might cause a further rift with the Habsburgs. How can a handful of peasants in this isolated corner of the Alps defend themselves against the mighty Austrian army? Is Sébastien there to help their people or will he destroy all they have been fighting for? And who will be the victors in their turbulent triangle of love?

BRONZE MEDAL winner in the Global Book Awards 2024
FINALIST in the Page Turner Awards 2023

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

"A beautifully woven tapestry of fascinating and little-known historical events with cleverly-imagined fiction. A gripping and truly intriguing plot, which builds to a thrilling and satisfying climax."
- Karen Maitland, bestselling author of the Medieval Murderers series and historical thrillers

“An illuminating insight into an under-explored period of history, The Secrets of Morgarten is a meticulously researched coming-of-age story, set against a background of political unrest and intrigue. Louise Mangos brings the past vividly to life, following the fortunes of Magda, a feisty, rule-breaking heroine and a young Walter Tell (son of the infamous William).
- Dr. Bridget Walsh, author of the Variety Palace mystery series and winner of the UEA Little, Brown Award

"Tackling a period of nation-forming history is quite the undertaking, but LS Mangos weaves real events, legends and iconic elements with skill and sympathy. This book brings Swiss history to vivid, colourful and thrilling life, making me dig deeper. A marvellous evocation of a period and wonderful storytelling. Not to be missed."
- JJ Marsh, author of the historical novel Salt of the Earth and the Beatrice Stubbs series

"Legend meets reality - Louise Mangos has created a vibrant novel of love, loss and a nation's birth."
- David Penny, author of the Thomas Berrington historical mysteries

"Mangos creates the time and setting so well for the reader"
- Johanna Robinson, author of Homing

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Louise Mangos writes award-winning suspense and mystery novels and short fiction which have won prizes, placed on shortlists and been narrated on BBC radio. Her books are set mostly in Switzerland. Louise holds a Masters in Crime Writing from the University of East Anglia in the UK. She lives at the foot of the Swiss Alps with her Kiwi husband and two sons where she enjoys an active life in the mountains.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Mana Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3952592714
• ISBN 13: 9783952592717
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 372
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg