The Prince Of Darkness (U) (Ulverscroft Large Print Series)

In 1301, the Prince of Wales is under the sinister influence of his homosexual favourite, Gaveston, who has secret political ambitions to dominate the young prince and English crown. These scandals are threatened with exposure on the mysterious death of Lady Eleanor Belmont, a former mistress of the prince, who is found with her neck broken. Was it murder? King Edward turns for help to his master spy, Hugh Corbett, who faces the deadly rivalry of his French counterpart, the rage of Gaveston, and the threats of assassins, as well as the deceits of his own master...