Knight of Betrayal: A Medieval Haunting (Hardback - Blue Cloth)
A medieval haunting follows four murderers to a Yorkshire castle in 2015.
Karen Perkins presents a paranormal historical thriller set in medieval England. The narrative alternates between 1170 and 2015. In the earlier timeline, four knights murder Archbishop Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral for King Henry II. They flee to Knaresborough Castle where Hugh de Morville is overlord. The group celebrates their deed but faces isolation as public opinion shifts against them. The story moves to August 2015 in North Yorkshire. A local theater group prepares to perform Knight of Betrayal, a play about the archbishop's death. The actors take their roles seriously. As rehearsals continue, the friends begin to disintegrate. They suspect they are channeling the spirits of the murderers rather than just acting. The small market town of Knaresborough descends into horror during the festival period. This stand-alone novel belongs to the Yorkshire Ghost Story collection. It suits readers who enjoy historical fiction blended with supernatural elements. Those seeking light romance or contemporary comedy will find this work unsuitable. Perkins draws on the events surrounding Becket's death and the subsequent flight of his killers. The book examines how past crimes echo through time.
The story is rooted in the history of Henry II and Thomas Becket. It references the specific location of Knaresborough Castle in North Yorkshire. The modern timeline coincides with an August arts festival in that region.
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Readers who appreciate the intersection of historical fact and supernatural dread will find this novel compelling. It offers a dual-timeline experience that connects the visceral violence of Canterbury Cathedral with the psychological unraveling of modern actors. Fans of atmospheric horror who enjoy seeing past crimes echo through time will appreciate the thematic depth. The book is ideal for those who prefer their thrillers rooted in specific locations, allowing the setting of Knaresborough to become a character itself. It serves readers seeking a serious exploration of guilt and retribution rather than light entertainment. Those interested in how historical events can manifest as paranormal phenomena in contemporary settings will find this narrative engaging and intellectually stimulating.
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Karen Perkins delivers a compelling paranormal historical thriller that effectively bridges the gap between medieval history and modern psychological horror. The dual timeline structure allows for a deep exploration of guilt, with the actions of the four knights in 1170 directly influencing the disintegration of the theater group in 2015. The atmosphere is palpable as Knaresborough descends into horror during the festival period, creating a sense of inevitable doom. This book suits readers who enjoy historical fiction blended with supernatural elements and those who appreciate slow-burn tension over jump scares. It is less suitable for those seeking romance or comedy. Perkins successfully examines how past crimes echo through time, making this a thoughtful addition to the Yorkshire Ghost Story collection.
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