By the Unholy Hand

Executioner Knights, Book 1

De: Kathryn Le Veque

Narrado por: Dene Woods

Spies. Killers. Gentleman knights. Medieval England is about to face the Unholy Trinity.

You read/listened about them in Lord of Winter. Now discover Book One in 2019's exciting new Medieval series!

1200 AD - In the time following the death of Richard the Lionheart and the ascension of his brother, John, to the throne of England, a plot against the new king is hatched from an unexpected place - deep within the bowels of The Lateran Palace in Rome. It is rumored that the Pope himself is behind it. It is a plot so dark, and so dastardly, that William Marshal needs men who specialize in dark and dirty games in order to save a king they all hate, yet a king that England desperately needs.

The Marshal needs the men known as The Unholy Trinity - the Executioner Knights.

Sir Maxton of Loxbeare is the leader of this unholy band of cutthroats. A big man with dark hair and dark eyes, Maxton fostered in the finest houses, but there is something unsettling about him. He is a man who easily kills without remorse, and he never questions an order, no matter how unsavory it is. William Marshall tasks Maxton and his comrades with seeking out the papal assassins, and the duty soon becomes a high-stakes game of chess, with checkmate being the life of the King of England.

Enter Lady Andressa du Bose. A great heiress who was cheated out of her inheritance by a conniving aunt, Andressa has spent unhappy and bitter years serving in the convent she was essentially sold to. A chance meeting with Maxton introduces Andressa to a world she wants to be part of, and a man she is greatly attracted to, but in that meeting, she has unknowingly given Maxton a lead on something he very much wants - a clue to who the assassins really are. All signs point to papal operatives. Maxton has a job to do, and he’ll use anyone he can to complete it, including the lovely pledge who is increasingly on his mind...and in his heart.

Join Maxton and Andressa in a deadly game of cat and mouse, where all is not what it seems, and even those most devout can sometimes hold a terrible secret. It soon becomes clear that Maxton must make a choice...give in to his feelings for Andressa, or save a king, and with that, England’s sovereignty.

It’s a showdown of good against evil, and the power of love against a knight’s sense of duty, in this larger-than-life medieval romance.

Note: Listen to Lord of Winter by Kathryn Le Veque as a prequel to this series!

©2019 Kathryn Le Veque (P)2019 Kathryn Le Veque

Wow Kathryn Le Veque is on a roll!

I Could not stop listening to this Great story with
wonderful rich narration !
Great ending ! Don’t miss this one !

By the Unholy Hand

Wow, this was such an interesting story. It was darker than many of KLV’s books I’ve read. With the political suspense, cruel abuse in the convent where the heroine resides, many wonderful characters including the hero,I wanted to listen straight through. Dene Woods was excellent as the narrator.

Filled with Action and Suspense

Kathryn has done it again! This is story is filled with action, suspense and intrigue at the highest levels. It is the ultimate page turner. I started it last night because I was bored. Well that didn't last long. I was immediately caught up in one of the best, most intriguing novels I have read or listened to. Kathryn has a way with the written word in her medieval novels that takes you back to that time and place in your mind until you really don't want it to end and once it has you immediately start wondering about the stories of others mentioned in the novel and want more information, more of her work. Congrats Kathryn! You really nailed it this time.

An unusual murder plot ...

It all starts with a plot to murder the evil King John by the Pope.. an unusual storyline. What an adventure! The narrator was not my favorite, he had an off putting rhythm to his speach pattern but I did get used it.

Great story!

This is a great story with a cast of characters that won’t quit and a story line that holds them together in a grand adventure. Loved it, loved it , loved it! Dene Woods gives a great performance that fits the story beautifully.