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Edward Marston and Judith Cutler, author of twenty crime novels with a contemporary setting, compare techniques for writing about crime in the past and in the present. Their talk has been given at several libraries, festivals, bookshops and writers' groups in the UK and in America. MURDER ANCIENT AND MODERN is available for hire. Click the email link at the top of the page to request more information.

"Two of the most entertaining speakers on the crime writing circuit" - Raw Edge Magazine

Foxes of Warwick cover

Ralph Delchard and Gervase Bret are commissioners, appointed by William the Conqueror, to look into the serious irregularities that come to light during the compilation of Domesday Book, the great survey of England. Delchard is a Norman soldier who fought at the Battle of Hastings, and who does not suffer fools gladly. Bret, a talented lawyer, comes from mixed Saxon and Breton parentage. They make a highly effective crime-fighting team in a violent and unstable period of history. Each of the books in the series takes them to a different English county.

THE FOXES OF WARWICK

When they reach the bleak comfort of Warwick Castle, a brutal murder is only one of the problems that confront Ralph Delchard and Gervase Bret. A giant blacksmith, a dancing bear and a miracle worker also appear.

"A lively, fast-moving tale of medieval England."
Publishers Weekly

"A bang-up read."
Washington Times

"Vivid characters, rich historical detail and energetic writing."
Kirkus

Purchase online

Amazon UK: Hardcover 288 pages. Published by St Martin's Minotaur, Feb 2002.

Amazon USA: Hardcover 274 pages. Published by St Martin's Minotaur, Jan 2002.

THE OWLS OF GLOUCESTER

Owls of Gloucester cover Murder at the abbey, intrigue at the castle, domestic strife and the imminent arrival of William the Conqueror make this one of the most difficult cases for Ralph Delchard and Gervase Bret.

"Once again Marston has created a credible 11th century atmosphere within an intriguing story."
Sunday Telegraph

"Abrim with energy, heroism, tenderness, chicanery and suspense, while crisply evoking a vivid picture of the era."
Kirkus

"Marston is probably the best of our British writers of historical crime."
Birmingham Post

Purchase online

Amazon UK: Hardcover 275 pages. Published by Headline, Jan 2000.

Amazon USA: Hardcover 288 pages. Published by St Martin's Minotaur, Apr 2003.

Amazon UK: Paperback 288 pages. Published by Headline, Nov 2000.

REVIEWS

"Marston draws a resonant and historically accurate picture of life during the period, creating lively and appealing protagonists as well as believable deep-dyed villains."
- Publishers Weekly