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The Colour of Murder: A Sebastian Foxley Medieval Murder Mystery (Sebastian Foxley Medieval Mystery Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Toni Mount (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 741 ratings

The fifth Sebastian Foxley Medieval Mystery.

London is not safe for princes or commoners.

In February 1478, a wealthy merchant is killed by an intruder and a royal duke dies at the Tower. Neither case is quite as simple as it seems.

Seb Foxley, an intrepid young artist, finds himself in the darkest of places, fleeing for his life. With foul deeds afoot at the king’s court, his wife Emily pregnant and his brother Jude’s hope of marrying Rose thwarted, can Seb unearth the secrets which others would prefer to keep hidden?

Join Seb and Jude, their lives in jeopardy in the dangerous streets of the city, as they struggle to solve crimes and keep their business flourishing.

AUTHOR INTERVIEW

How do you find new methods of medieval murder?

I use medieval legal documents to find new ideas for murders for my thrillers. I like to include elements of mystery in the tale and if it ends with a visit to the hangman, so much the better.

How does inspiration strike you for your novels and how long do they take to write?

Inspiration can strike at any time, so it’s as well to note them down or they’re lost forever. It takes about six months to write a thriller but ideas for various murder mysteries are often being mulled over years in advance or a good tale might just appear fully formed, often in the shower!

Does the story or the research come first?

I have been researching 15th-century history for 30+ years, so much is done already. If the tale needs a specific bit of research – a hangman’s techniques, for example – that can be done at the time.

With 5 novels already in this series, can you tell us anything about future books?

The 6th Seb Foxley murder mystery is already written – The Colour of Death – this thriller is set in Norfolk and involves Seb and his long-lost relatives. I am now weaving tale no.7, back in London, where dark deeds are afoot and Seb has to wrestle with his conscience as he solves the puzzles in The Colour of Lies.

What is the correct order of the books?

The Colour of Poison
The Colour of Gold
The Colour of Cold Blood
The Colour of Betrayal
The Colour of Murder

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"Toni Mount's The Color of Betrayal is a great story. A great visit to the Foxleys of medieval England. I can hardly wait for the next instalment." - Great Stories

"I loved this book! Very well researched, not only historically, but also in the areas of art and medicine. Great descriptions - you can even smell the scenes, something missing from many historical novels but necessary to live in the moment. The characters are likeable, the villains dastardly and scheming. While one suspects everyone and no one throughout the story, the reader gets a good lesson on how difficult it was to prove guilt or innocence during the time." - Quiltztheweb

"Regardless of how good the nail-biting storyline is, the plot is not the best part of the novel. The story is dwarfed by the wealth of the historical reality Mount uses as the base of her work. It is the CONTEXT that makes this book a true gem. Toni Mount is already well-known among history buffs, scholars, and aficionados of the medieval period for her outstanding non-fiction works on the daily life and medical beliefs of this era. She uses this encyclopedic familiarity of 15th century life in London to craft a setting as believable as it is detailed." - Kyra Kramer

"As wonderful as the personalities and relationships are in this novel, it is truly a murder mystery." - Carpe Librum

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To get updates on my Seb Foxley books, copy and follow this link goo.gl/7Wcytm.
My series of murder mysteries is set in the stinking streets of medieval London and features the talented yet humble artist, Seb Foxley. You can follow Seb's adventures at his own website SebastianFoxley.com and download a free bonus book "The Foxley Letters".
My latest non-fiction book "A Year in the Life of Medieval England" looks at real events that occurred on everyday of a medieval year.
"Medieval Medicine" is the paperback version of my highly successful hardback "Dragon's Blood and Willow Bark..."
"Everyday Life in Medieval London" is my most popular non-fiction and made it to No.1 at goodreads.com, and "Medieval Housewives" was voted a "Favourite book" of that year.
I can sign your ebook at authorgraph.com/authors/tonihistorian.
After many years of teaching history to adults several of my courses are now available online at medievalcourses.com
Please visit my website tonimount.com or follow me at twitter.com/tonihistorian or facebook.com/toni.mount.10

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078HSZ9GY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MadeGlobal Publishing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 287 pages
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  • Book 5 of 12 ‏ : ‎ Sebastian Foxley Medieval Mystery
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My new novel "The Colour of Sin" is the twelfth in the Seb Foxley series of medieval thrillers. Readers have purchased over 40,000 copies of the series and read over 13.5 million pages via download.

My latest book from Pen & Sword is the next in my series of light hearted 'How to Survive' books - this one looks at how to prepare for a trip to Tudor England and 'how to keep your head when all around are losing theirs.' And How to Survive in Anglo-Saxon England is due out in the autumn of 2024.

My novels have brought these positive endorsements:

Tracy Borman, historian and broadcaster said “An atmospheric and compelling thriller that takes the reader to the dark heart of medieval London.”

Matthew Lewis historian, podcaster and author said “Toni Mount continues to delight with the superbly crafted Seb Foxley mysteries. Impeccable research and sculpted characters combine with an engaging narrative to create another irresistible story.

The first Foxley 'Collector's Edition' is a luxury hardback combining the first two stories from the Sebastian Foxley series and contains bonus information including maps and character studies.

"How to Survive in Medieval England" and "Everyday Life in Medieval London" have both become No1 Best sellers in five seperate Amazon categories.

My next projects include book 13 in the Foxley series 'The Colour of Darkness' and book four for Pen & Sword 'How to Survive in Ration-Book England'

I study, write and teach British history. My non-fiction books look at the ordinary lives of medieval people, leading me to write my successful series of murder mysteries. They are set in the stinking streets of medieval London and feature the talented yet humble artist, Sebastian Foxley. My Victorian melodrama is "The Death Collector".

My fascinating non-fiction book "A Year in the Life of Medieval England" looks at real events that occurred on everyday of a medieval year and my first biography is about the life and times of Isaac Newton.

To download my free ebook, The Foxley Letters from my website.

After many years of teaching history to adults several of my courses are also available online visit my website for more details

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  • Walking
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Foxley tale from Mount
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2018
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    Another great read from Toni Mount. Sebastian Foxley is a wonderful character and, along with his wife and brother, they make an exciting and enticing read. From the beginning the book has you and does not let you put the book down. Mount obviously knows 15th century London and that makes her writing even more interesting. I suggest that you start with book one and read each in sequence to get the full benefit of Mount's wonderful story and the evolution of Sebastian Foxley.
    Cannot wait to see what Foxley does next.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2018
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    I liked the way you got to know each character and some of their interactions with others.
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  • DSG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Medieval excitement
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2018
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    Toni Mount treats us to another exciting episode in the lives of the Foxley brothers. The story is rich with multiple plots and further character development. Sebastian continues to be the gentle soul, brother Jude continues to be disreputable, and Emily becomes more of a shrew. Sebastian accidentally witnesses a royal murder, gets lost in the Tower of London, and is relentlessly pursued by those who will silence him. At one point, he disguises himself and even cons the pursuers into making donations to the poor. When he and Emily are attacked after Sunday mass, one wonders "can't this guy get a break?"
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  • M A Hibbard
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Dangerous Side of London Life
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2022
    The Color of Murder (The Fifth in the Sebastian Foxley Medieval Mystery Series)
    By Toni Mount
    Reviewed May 4, 2022

    Huzzah! Duke Richard is back in this fifth Sebastian Foxley story, as Seb is commissioned to paint the duke’s portrait while he’s in London. (Be still, my Ricardian fangirl heart!)

    Once again, we have a prologue to whet our appetites. An unnamed brother and sister are meeting in long forgotten tunnels beneath Westminster Palace where they engage in the dark arts. Invoking Hecate, the woman makes a decoction (I hope I’m using the right word) by boiling down the essence of foxglove, making a lethal poison. The conversation between these two implies that the ultimate goal is the elimination of certain Plantagenets. Having read so much about this particular period of history, I had a strong suspicion as to who these two were from the start, and who they planned on assassinating, and as I continued reading I found I was right. But never fear! Not once did any previous knowledge on my part interfere with my enjoyment of the nefarious scheming of these two in the book.

    When the main story starts, Duke Richard has come to London to speak to King Edward, his older brother. This is not the Edward who back in 1461 conquered his way to the throne, but an indolent, pleasure loving man who allows his queen’s family to pretty much run things. Richard hopes for a private audience in order to plead for the life of their brother George, Duke of Clarence, who is incarcerated in the Tower, accused of treason. But instead Richard is treated in a humiliating fashion in front of the king’s smirking Woodville in-laws. Later at Crosby Place, Richard’s London residence, Seb is summoned to do Duke Richard’s portrait, and overhears things an artist was never meant to hear.

    And on the subject of the relationship between this version of Richard and Edward, I couldn’t help but think this would not have been the Edward who once inspired such fierce loyalty in his youngest brother, but a pathetic shadow of that man. Any loyalty this Richard feels must be now must be the kind of family loyalty that is ingrained in a person and not to a specific person, no matter how the circumstances ultimately play out. But back to our story...

    In an unrelated incident, Giles Redmaine of Redmaine Hall in St Pancras Lane and a wealthy merchant, is murdered. His older son, Roger, is a disappointment with no head for the family business, preferring to spend his time drinking and whoring. The younger son, William, lives at home with his father and portrays himself as a dutiful, submissive son. The night after Giles has threatened to re-write his will in favor of William, he is awakened by what sounds like an intruder in the house. The next morning, he is found bludgeoned to death. This incident ends up involving older brother Jude who in addition to the family book making business, also does clerical work for the coroner.

    Meanwhile, Richard has come up with another commission for Seb. Although King Edward has forbidden Richard to visit or engage in communication of any kind with George, he agrees to let Gloucester’s artist spend one hour only drawing a likeness of Clarence so that a painting can be made for his children to remember their father by when he’s gone. And this is how Seb ends up finding himself in a very dangerous situation.

    Throughout the various mysteries are woven the personal stories of the recurring characters. There are equal mixes of joy and sadness as Em announces that she is expecting (although those hormonal changes don’t seem to help mellow her personality much), while young Jack Tabor (Seb’s apprentice) loses a dear friend. And curse you, Toni Mount, for making me cry over Jack’s loss.

    Part of this story draws upon the legend that Jacquetta of Luxembourg, mother of Edward IV’s queen Elizabeth Woodville, was supposed to be descended from the water goddess Melusina, and that the mother taught her daughter the art of witchcraft. And as I suspected in the opening prologue, the two making the poison potion are none other than Elizabeth and her brother, Anthony Woodville. (Not really a spoiler here, as this is confirmed less than halfway through the book.) Though no proof ever existed that Elizabeth or any of her family practiced the black arts, charges were made even during her lifetime that this was so, even by Richard of Gloucester. How else, it was reasoned, could a commoner snare herself a king? Well, I can think of any number of ways, none of them having to do with witchcraft, but the notion of her doing so has shown up in many a book and TV drama. Speaking of which, the relationship between Anthony and Elizabeth is reminiscent of that between Cersei and Jaime Lannister in HBO’s Game of Thrones. Then again, GOT was inspired by the Wars of the Roses, so is this really that much of a stretch?

    The Colour of Murder is another pleasurable entry in this series with its focus on the lives of the ordinary London folk mixed in with delightfully wicked plotting among the highest in the land.
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  • Charisse Lewis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another exciting tale!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2018
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    The author Toni Mount has given us another exciting 5 star mystery tale of Medieval England! The new spin she put on this story really drew me in.... Can hardly wait for the next one...
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  • g.l.
    3.0 out of 5 stars I have enjoyed the Foxleys,
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2020
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    One more than the other. There is somewhat of a spoiler coming... warning! Emily has turned out to be a most unpleasant woman considering how she began... the only time she "loves" her husband is when he is truly injured or helpless, and her obnoxiousness is almost enough to make me discard the series, especially as Seb must be even more unable to function in order to get her to 'submit'. To have Seb in such an unhappy situation and then to have him look at his brothers betrothed in such a way is as bad as Em falling for another scribe in a prior book. These things dont make them seem more alive or 'human' it makes it seem as if the author just cant make up her mind on characterization, because it is so clumsily done. None of the characters seem at all lifelike except Jack. He is drawn consistantly and well for the most part, but it is obvious the author is wavering on everyones basic character, instead of showing each character as flawed, imperfect, beings with mostly good in them, or mostly bad, it fluctuates and draws attention to the authors indecision rather than truth of personality. So I give the series a 3 so far. The stories are finely written, as are the historical context and the peripheral charaters, but because they are not central to the story they seem better written.
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  • Waltico
    5.0 out of 5 stars The color of murder
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2020
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    It was a very interesting book
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  • M. Gaber
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting period novel
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2019
    I enjoyed the characters and the plot. What is going to happened to Seb next outside of London?
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  • Miss Samantha J. Morris
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best Sebastian Foxley novel yet!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2018
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    I’ve read and reviewed Toni Mount’s works before, so when I had the latest instalment in her Sebastian Foxley mysteries delivered to my kindle on release day, I knew I’d have to do the same. My previous reviews have been absolutely glowing and the previous four mysteries really set the bar high – I honestly didn’t think Mount could do any better than the previous books.

    But she’s set the bar even higher and this book has to be the best in the series so far.

    As with the previous instalments, I absolutely devoured this novel. It truly was a page turner and I found myself reading late into the night just to find out what was going to happen next. Books that have me feeling that way are rare indeed but it’s something I’ve come to expect from Mount. The way she weaves the scenery together is truly exceptional and yet again it feels as if you are wandering the stinking streets of London, or in the Foxley’s kitchen as Emily is having yet another breakdown. Add that in to the utterly brilliant characterisation and you truly do have the perfect historical novel.

    The Colour of Murder is once more set in medieval London before Richard Duke of Gloucester becomes King Richard III and this time involves the death of multiple people – a merchant and the Duke of Clarence. And once more the Foxley brother’s try to get to the bottom of the mysteries surrounding these deaths, however all doesn’t go well for poor Seb. Not only must he deal with the mysteries, but also a commission from Gloucester (who I absolutely adore! Mount makes him a really likeable fellow), his workshop and his pregnant wife but also something particularly nasty happens to him whilst he’s trying to escape from the Tower of London…

    I won’t say any more on that side of things due to spoilers. But all I will say is holy crap, that part of the story is awesome.

    Mount effortlessly twists together fact and fiction in this wonderful piece and the tapestry is only made more beautiful by the fantastic characters. Sebastian and Jack Tabor remain my favourites whilst (as I mentioned in a previous review) I found myself hating Emily more and more. Her whole attitude towards poor Seb just stinks – although I suppose you can blame that on the pregnancy in this case – although you can tell that she does love him…she just has a bit of a funny way of showing it sometimes. But Jack…oh Jack. That poor sweet little lad with his inability to speak difficult words and needing to ask so many questions. He deserves all the happiness in the world and really needs a hug. So many characters within this work evoke a sense of sympathy from the reader and sometimes even more than that, love and even hatred at times. You feel like you know them and you want to make sure that they’re going to be alright. It takes a master wordsmith to make any reader feel that way.

    The whole novel is electric and so incredibly emotionally charged. I would highly recommend this book to anyone with any sort of interest in historical fiction, whether they know anything about the history of the era or not.
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  • Simone Wallnoefer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, as always
    Reviewed in Italy on April 29, 2019
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    every instalment is better than the one before. Naturally, I love the full-length novels better than the short stories, for the simple reason that they are longer
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  • Shaun P. Rigby
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly Surprised
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2019
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    I started reading Toni Mount when I had exhausted the CJ Sansom and Ken Follett novels. I wasn’t expecting much BUT was proven wrong. These novels are wonderful. Thoroughly enjoyed each one. This one being my favourite so far. Highly recommended.
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  • mariella
    5.0 out of 5 stars Toni Mount fantastic as always
    Reviewed in Italy on February 1, 2018
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    Toni Mount is fantastic, deeply researched, splendidly written. Edition: cover (attractive), print (clear and easily readable.
    I'm one of the may Toni's fans
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  • Corleoh
    5.0 out of 5 stars I would like to say that I think her writing and language ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2018
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    I have just finished reading this book and noted several questions at the end of the Kindle version from the author. I cannot remember them all but I know she wished to know certain views on characters, descriptions, annoyances etc. I would like to say that I think her writing and language used is very good and very readable. The tales are woven intricately and I have enjoyed the whole series and look forward to more. I think the murder at Redmayne Hall took a very minor role in the whole book and was dealt with as rather a side line to the other elements. That was a shame. Emily and her tantrums are a great annoyance. It is time she became less moody and more of an asset to her husband, hopefully the end of this book sees a turnaround in her behaviour. Many thanks for lots of hours of enjoyment.
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