The Becket Chronicles: Crown of Content (Book Three)

What recompense could one expect for saving the life of a Crown Prince? For Charles Hepburn, newly of Becket, it was a tiny castle. But not surprisingly it comes with unexpected consequences: new acquaintances, new challenges … and old enemies. Before he can enjoy this windfall he first has to find a boy, rescue a duke, win the girl and rid Becket of the worst threat to its existence since its inception. Aided by the annoyingly irrepressible Kevin MacKinnon, Charlie inadvertently stumbles on a plot to fracture the kingdom of Becket asunder; a plan that would leave the north country in the grip of anti-Royalist sympathizers. But their success at routing the instigators will be overshadowed by a menace as foreboding as ever threatened the tiny medieval country, a threat for which Charlie feels directly responsible.   "The idea of Becket is wonderful and the writing is accomplished and vivid. I wish there really were a Becket ..." --Cecelia Holland, author of "Varanger" & "The Serpen