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The Fool's Folly: A serial killer is at large at the court of Richard III (Sandal Castle Medieval Thrillers Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Keith Moray (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 577 ratings
A gripping Yorkshire historical thriller you won’t be able to put down! Perfect for fans of S D Sykes, E. M. Powell, Karen Maitland and S J Parris.

Trust no one…

1485, Yorkshire, England

King Richard III has held the English throne for two years. But the country is rife with rumours about the fate of his nephews, the two princes imprisoned in the Tower of London, and there is a continual threat of rebellion by Henry Tudor.

King Richard's heir, John de la Pole, presides over the stronghold of Sandal Castle. When a suspicious death occurs in his household, he instructs Sir Giles Beeston, the newly appointed judge, to the Manor Court to investigate.

But before Sir Giles can get to the bottom of the murder, more grisly deaths occur.

Are the deaths connected? Is there a plot against the King?

And can Sir Giles unmask the killer before he too falls victim to the killer…?

THE FOOL’S FOLLY is the fourth book in the Sandal Castle Medieval Thriller series: historical murder mysteries set in Yorkshire.

THE SANDAL CASTLE MEDIEVAL THRILLER SERIES:
BOOK ONE: The Pardoner’s Crime
BOOK TWO: The Summoner's Sins
BOOK THREE: The Franklin's Felony
BOOK FOUR: The Fool's Folly
BOOK FIVE: The Minstrel's Malady
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B086DWPG2J
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books (May 18, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 18, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.0 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
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Keith Moray

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KEITH MORAY is the crime writing pen-name of Keith Souter, part-time doctor, medical journalist and novelist. He is a member of the Crime Writer's Association, International Thriller Writers, the Society of Authors and the Medical Journalists Association. His crime novels published by Sapere Books are set on the Scottish island of West Uist, featuring Inspector Torquil McKinnon. He also writes the Sandal Castle Medieval Thrillers series and soon a series set in ancient Egypt. He also writes medical books and general non-fiction and is a prolific award-winning short story writer.

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He is represented by Isabel Atherton at Creative Authors. write@creativeauthors.co.uk

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  • Tulip
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2021
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    The first person dying is the Fool but the title may also refer to the idiotic dreams of the killer.
    Very good detective. You do not see it coming.
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  • SisMis
    4.0 out of 5 stars Clever storyline
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2021
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    I was surprised by the change of characters, but quickly made the shift as the story started to build. The villain was well hidden and then a clue appeared that was followed right to the villain of deaths and broken hearts. Thanks!
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  • Mrs. Handy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well crafted historical murder mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2021
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    An excellent blending of poison, murder and the historical events leading up to the battle of Bosworth, the defeat of Richard III and the ascendancy of the Tudors.
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  • Dennis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2021
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    I always enjoy a well written historical novel and this one had me from chapter one. Four more words required.
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  • Geraldine Cosentino
    4.0 out of 5 stars Life and death in Richard III's England
    Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2020
    Sir Giles Beeston, the newly appointed judge of the manor court of Wakefield, has arrived at Sandal Castle to take up his duties, accompanied by his assistant Will Holland. It is England, 1485, Richard III is king and the Wars of the Roses are ongoing. Richard's nephew and heir John de la Pole is ruler of Sandal Castle. His fool or court jester Ned Bunce has been found drowned in the castle moat after a formal dinner. First thought to be an accidental death, Sir Giles who has been ordered to investigate and the apothecary Doctor Musgrave perform an early form of autopsy and find he has been poisoned. There is a romance between Dr. Musgrave's daughter and Sir Giles' assistant Will.
    The search for the killer leads Sir Giles to investigate various citizens of Wakefield. A guild member and a stranger, possibly a priest, are also found dead, complicating matters. Then Richard III decides to visit his nephew at Sandal Castle and a hunt is arranged to entertain him. No mention of the deaths or poisoning is allowed in the King's presence. However, a veritable blood bath of killings follows until the various crimes and the reasons for them are solved.
    Keith Moray, author of The Fool's Folly, writes well. What people ate, how they dressed, and the early use of herbal medicines is described in abundant detail. The characters for the most part are believable. However, if you're not knowledgeable about the history of the period, the plot can get quite confusing. The final scene where the killer is revealed was too melodramatic for my taste.
    I received a free copy of the ebook in exchange for an unbiased review.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A mystery to the end.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2020
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    Really enjoy this read. One mystery after the next. Didn't know till the end who did what. Well wrote Sire. Looking forward to Summoners Sins. A Great Read.
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  • Di
    4.0 out of 5 stars Conspiracy and betrayal
    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2020
    While this is book 2 in the Sandal Castle Medieval Thrillers series, it is a totally stand-alone story. The only commonality is the location. This book is set during the reign of Richard III, in 1485 and is full of the conspiracies and political turmoil of its time. Once again extremely well researched, I particularly enjoyed the historical aspect of the plot, and found myself on the internet getting more information constantly.

    In terms of the story, it's well written, and the only reason I didn't give it five stars is that I felt it followed a very similar pattern to the first in the series, almost formulaic. The characters were very much the same, and the progression of the storyline unfolding too. It works well, but I'd be wary of a third novel that follows the same pattern - the perpetrator would be just too obvious! But if you enjoy historical fiction for the history, and enjoy a well-written story, then this is definitely for you.

    My thanks to Sapere Books for the opportunity to read The Fool's Folly.
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  • golf fan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2022
    I didn't know until the last moment who the killer was. I love it. Hope he keeps on writing this type of thrillers.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 12, 2020
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    Good paced mystery, great historical content, explanation of Giles not picking up on some clues revealed at end.
    Love the court room descriptions, good character interaction.
    As he explains in the epiloge England may well have been a very different place if the crown had gone down a different route.
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  • Typo 🐶
    5.0 out of 5 stars A mystery novel interspersed with English history
    Reviewed in Australia on July 3, 2021
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    Richard III is an interesting topic as there are already many opposing opinions about the murder/disappearance of his twin nephews. This mystery is set in Sandal Castle, it is very well told and I didn't have any idea at all where the story was going to take me. The Earl is an unusual character, he chooses to write poetry to his wife and about his fool but desperately feels his own unworthy talents compared with his ancestor Geoffrey Chaucer. The main protagonist being imperfect, having only one eye and regular disabling headaches makes him more believable in my opinion, also that he struggles to work out what is happening.

    Very enjoyable.
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  • Robyn Bellamy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Crime solving in the middle ages
    Reviewed in Australia on September 1, 2020
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this book because history is fascinating and being able to read about it in fiction form with characters who make ethical choices, in an age where cruelty is commonplace, is a rare joy.
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  • SylvAB
    5.0 out of 5 stars I was fooled!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2020
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    What a gripping storyline- if only we could change the true outcome of the consequences. Personally I always thought that Richard 111 had a bad press as the victors always write their versions. An awesome and compelling plot to follow which had me completely misdirected all the way through! A masterpiece of misdirection beautifully crafted. Keith Moray a true master of the written word!
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant medieval tale
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2021
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    I really enjoy reading medieval mysteries and this was no different,it put Richard 111 in a new light not portraying him in his usual evil way, great mystery with with great characters i shall look forward to reading the next one.
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