The Secrets of Morgarten
By Louise Mangos writing as L.S.Mangos
“A beautifully woven tapestry of fascinating and little-known historical events with cleverly-imagined fiction with a gripping and truly intriguing plot, which builds to a thrilling and satisfying climax.”
– Karen Maitland, bestselling medieval and Jacobean author
“An illuminating insight into an under-explored period of history. A meticulously researched coming-of-age story, set against a backdrop of political unrest and intrigue.”
– Dr Bridget Walsh, historical crime author
“Mangos creates the time and setting so well for the reader.”
– Johanna Robinson, author
“From the captivating cover to the enthralling blurb and the promise of an appearance from the legendary Knights Templar, this book had me hooked from the get-go.”
– Bee, Goodreads reviewer
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A young nation in peril. A web of deception. A triangle of forbidden love.
The year is 1315. The fledgling nation of Switzerland – the Confederation Helvetica – is under threat from the Habsburgs. In France, the Knights Templar have been disbanded and declared heretics by the king. Magda, a beautiful weaver living near the alpine village of Morgarten, befriends Walter, a messenger and tracker who is the son of the legendary Wilhelm Tell. Walter and Magda’s budding romance is threatened by the arrival of Sébastien, a French fugitive. What secrets is this foreigner hiding? Can Walter solve the mystery of a murder and a stolen religious artefact before a mighty battle with the Habsburgs ensues? And who will be the victors in their turbulent triangle of love?
Finalist in the Page Turner Awards 2023
An illuminating insight into an unexplored period of history
Dr Bridget Walsh, historical crime author of “The Tumbling Girl” and winner of the Little, Brown UEA award
Mangos creates the time and setting so well for the reader.
Johanna Robinson, author of “Homing”