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In 13th century Europe, political turmoil is the order of the day and the Fool''s Guild and its agents - jesters, jugglers, and knaves to a man - works behind the scenes to manipulate events, trying to maintain a balance of power.Theophilos, a member of the Guild known by many names, is still recovering from his last mission during which he was severely wounded and nearly lost his life but, in the person of Viola, found himself an apprentice and a wife. But there is no rest for the wicked. While he is recovering on the Dalmatian coast, the Guild approaches him with another mission. A crusade is being launched, with Venice as the staging ground, but some believe that Venice means to turn it to it''s own ends. At the same time, there is trouble in Byzantine throne - a pretender to the throne is gathering European backers. And to make matters worse, all of the Guild''s agents in Constantinople have gone suddenly and mysteriously missing.So now, the newly married Theophilos and Viola must go to Constantinople to gather information, thwart the rivals of the Guild, stop the war, and maybe - just maybe - stay alive.

Theophilos, the Fool''s Guild Spy, Returns in a Gripping Medieval MysteryIn Alan Gordon''s latest tale of murder, mayhem, and mummery in 13th century France, Theophilos of The Fool''s Guild finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue when a man claiming to be the ruling count''s full brother is discovered in a Toulouse bordello beside a murdered prostitute, slain with his own sword.As a fool by trade, a family man by choice, and a spy by design, Theophilos belongs to the secretive Fools'' Guild, tasked with maintaining society''s delicate balance. Alongside his family, he must now unravel the truth behind this mysterious crime that threatens to upset the fragile order in medieval Toulouse.Masterfully blending historical detail with page-turning suspense, Gordon crafts a gripping medieval mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of historical mysteries set in medieval France, Parisian Prodigal is a must-read for anyone who loves a good crime fiction tale with a touch of medieval period intrigue."Only a fool would pass this one up." —Laurie R. King

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