This blog is about historical novels situated in exotic 13th century Sicily and uses the political tensions of the time, and an old Crusader’s
secret to provide the background to this medieval murder mystery. Proud owner of the local tavern, The Leopard,
Amodeus de Rogerio is wrongfully accused of murdering a patron; can his family
save him from the hangman in time?
Crusaders, killers, pilgrims might abound in medieval murder
mysteries, but Murder at the Leopard lures the reader with both its story and
its atypical setting. Unique in time and
place - Sicily in 1281 – the characters and daily life spring right out of
original 13th century notarial contracts painstakingly researched by
the author, a history that underpins the twists and turns as the family races
to save Amodeus. You can smell the lavender and the citrus, as
well as the street, and the food served at The Leopard is historically
authentic, showcasing the exciting melting pot that was medieval Sicily – glittering
prize of the Mediterranean.
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