The Fifth Knight

In E. M. Powell's gripping historical thriller, Fifth Knight, readers are transported to a tumultuous time in 12th-century England. Sir Benedict Palmer, a mercenary seeking to escape a life of poverty, accepts one last job: aiding King Henry II's knights in capturing the traitorous Archbishop Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. What begins as a covert operation swiftly spirals into a shocking act of murder.

As tensions rise, Fitzurse, the knights' ruthless leader, kidnaps Theodosia, a young nun who witnessed the heinous crime. With her virtue and a dangerous secret hanging in the balance, Palmer can no longer remain a passive observer. Will he risk everything to save Theodosia and confront the dark forces at play?

Published in 2013, Fifth Knight spans 390 pages of suspenseful storytelling that blends crime and historical fiction. Join E. M. Powell on this thrilling journey that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.