About the book
Sir Malcolm Drummond, knight of Scotland, stands in place of his lord against charges of murder and theft of treasure. Though innocent, to save his lord and friends, he surrenders to imprisonment, torture, and promised execution to an enemy who has long had a taste for his blood. Only one person might help: a peculiar lady with arcane knowledge. Yet, as the favorite of his captor, her meddling could greatly worsen the knight's treatment. More murders follow; and Drummond must unmask treason, quell rebellion, recover treasure, and save the woman he loves. With fourteenth-century vocabulary and period details, this easy read will quicken your pulse and leave you gasping for more.
Editions of The Second Portcullis
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781493110520
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781493110513
- EBook
- ISBN 9781493110506
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Sir Malcolm Drummond, knight of Scotland, stands in place of his lord against charges of murder and theft of treasure. Though innocent, to save his lord and friends, he surrenders to imprisonment, torture, and promised execution to an enemy who has long had a taste for his blood. Only one person might help: a peculiar lady with arcane knowledge. Yet, as the favorite of his captor, her meddling could greatly worsen the knight's treatment. More murders follow; and Drummond must unmask treason, quell rebellion, recover treasure, and save the woman he loves. With fourteenth-century vocabulary and period details, this easy read will quicken your pulse and leave you gasping for more.
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What is The Second Portcullis about?
Sir Malcolm Drummond, knight of Scotland, stands in place of his lord against charges of murder and theft of treasure. Though innocent, to save his lord and friends, he surrenders to imprisonment, torture, and promised execution to an enemy who has long had a taste for his blood. Only one person might help: a peculiar lady with arcane knowledge. Yet, as the favorite of his captor, her meddling could greatly worsen the knight's treatment. More murders follow; and Drummond must unmask treason, quell rebellion, recover treasure, and save the woman he loves. With fourteenth-century vocabulary and period details, this easy read will quicken your pulse and leave you gasping for more.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Second Portcullis?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Second Portcullis?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781493110520
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Second Portcullis?
K.L. Butters
Who is the Publisher of the book The Second Portcullis?
Xlibris
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Second Portcullis is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781493110520) and paperback(ISBN 9781493110513) and ebook(ISBN 9781493110506)