INTRODUCING THE GRIPPING MEDIEVAL MYSTERY SERIES FEATURING OXFORD SLEUTH MASTER WILLIAM FALCONER. ‘The author really shakes the dust out of Oxford’s historical past.’ New York Times ‘The Dark Ages at their darkest.’ Kirkus Review Oxford 1271 A headless skeleton is discovered in the foundations of an old building. The gruesome discovery is quickly brought to the attention of William Falconer who is handed a bony finger with a distinctive ring on it. The only clue to the skeleton’s identity. Falconer believes the victim is a visiting Templar who went missing twenty years before. But old crimes burst into the present when one of the men who found the skeleton is brutally murdered. Falconer realises the killer is still in Oxford and determined to keep their secret hidden. Whatever it takes. Can Falconer’s famed logic unmask the murderer before he becomes the next victim? Fans of C.J. Sansom, Ellis Peters, S.J. Parris, Paul Doherty, Rory Clements and S.W. Perry will devour this gripping medieval mystery series. READERS LOVE MASTER WILLIAM FALCONER: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Intrigue, murder . . . brought each book to life.’ Lesley ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Sherlock Holmes stories, but based in much earlier times. I love these books !’ T.P. Cannon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Medieval at its finest ’ K McGeady ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ I highly recommend this collection for any historical mystery fan.’ HAL ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ A delightful historical mystery and I do recommend the series.’ Carl A. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An interesting period of history and I enjoy seeing the solving of crimes without the modern technology we know of today.’ Mikki M. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The characters are so vivid it is like you are there with them.’ G.K. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An interesting, twisting and well-told story .’ Peggy W. MEET MASTER WILLIAM FALCONER Regent Master of Aristotle’s Hall at the University of Oxford, William Falconer has a fascination for the obscure and an unusual interest in scientific experiments. He is considered an eccentric. Suffering from poor eyesight, he has been able to obtain eye-lenses — a cause of great wonder among the townsfolk. However, Falconer’s keen logic draws him into curious murder cases. Featuring real life medieval characters and situations, William Falconer is the original Oxford detective ! The Setting The University of Oxford was established in the twelfth century and has always been a seat of learning. Supported by the church, scholars would challenge European ideology, inspiring scientific discoveries and advancements in the arts. But this quest for knowledge hid jealousy and rivalries. A large Jewish community and a town mistrusting of the University provided plenty of undercurrents. Perfect for William to investigate.