[Norman Conquest 02] Winter of Discontent (62 page)

1068-1069. The Welsh invasion of the Western Marches; the Great Revolt of the English; the Danish incursions of 1069; the Harrying of the North and the subsequent social and economic results.

Fire in the North

1070-1076. The incursions of the Scots into Northumbria, diplomatic negotiations with
Eadric
cild
and King Malcolm III of Scotland. The crushing of the rebellion by Hereward
the Wake
at Ely. The Revolt of the Earls and their subsequent trials and punishments.

NIKOLAS OF KYDONIA EGYPTIAN MURDER MYSTERY SERIES

Nikolas is a Cretan-born pharmacologist studying at the
House of Life
scriptorium at Memphis Egypt in 1223 BC, who is appointed as a special investigator by Pharaoh Ramesses II- principally because of his expendability. Nikolas during his investigations and travels reveals the intricacies of the life and society Ancient Egyptian and the splendors which were the New Kingdom. The beauty of the land, from the lush green of the Nile Valley, the
Faiyum
and the Oases to the harsh wilderness beyond, reveal both their secrets and the animals and birds which inhabit the land- and some of the feral animals are humans!

Murder in the Palace

Prince Ra-em
hotep
, found dead in his apartment in the Memphis Palace and Pharaoh Ramesses demands answers. Unexpectedly inveigled into the investigation of the death, Nikolas soon has to use all his wiles to preserve the lives of himself and his assistants from the machinations of the plotters, and to both solve the murder and assist Pharaoh Ramesses to stave off rebellion.

The Tomb Robbers

Nikolas is presented with artifacts originating in the Valley of the Kings and, on advising Ramesses of the problem, is appointed to both find the perpetrators and recover the stolen treasures. The investigation proves both difficult and dangerous, with Nikolas travelling as far as Damascus in search of clues. Those responsible hide their tracks well and Nikolas has to take extraordinary steps to ensure that justice is served.

The Memphis Murders

A sadistic serial killer is at large in Memphis. Speed is essential as young victims are raped and butchered at each new moon and full moon. Nikolas and his associates enjoy the assistance of the gods, but struggle to solve the case before the next victim dies- and before Nikolas’ own family join the ranks of the dead.

Iain Campbell has a website which provides extensive historical notes and maps associated with his books, as well as ‘Virtual Tours’ of Thorrington Manor and the Memphis Palace. Visit
iaincampell.net
to meet the characters.

Contact Iain on
Facebook
or by email at
[email protected]
.