My latest book in my Harlowe and Fitch Historical Mystery Series is MURDER AT THE JOUST. Lady Vivienne Harlowe has had a harrowing past. When bandits attacked her family on the road, her parents were killed, and her newborn baby and younger brother disappeared. To date the murder has not been solved, but she never gives up hope. Together with her childhood friend, and romantic intertest Sheriff Zachariah Fitch, they hunt down killers to help bring about justice for others who have also lost loved ones unjustly. With her bloodhound Grunt at her side, nothing will stop Vivienne from exposing that which is hidden. And this time, the king’s life is endangered . . . and she is about to confront him about something that might change her life forever in more ways than one.
M is for murder, once again
U is for Urgency to find a killer
R is for Revenge, which might be the killer’s motive
D is for Dog, Lady Vivienne’s bloodhound, Grunt
E is for Exposed, Something comes to the surface that surprises everyone
R is for Romance, or an attraction between Vivienne and Zachariah that is slowly growing
A is for Assassination attempt on the king
T is for Tournament, where even the competitors and onlookers are all suspects
T is for Tiltyard, where deception dwells
H is for Hero and Heroine, as Vivienne and Zachariah team up to investigate
E is for Elaborate – a feast and event worthy of a king
J is for Joust, where sabotage has killed an innocent man and framed another
O is for Observe – Vivienne must use her skills of observation to escape a killer
U is for Unexpected, when something happens that no one expects
S is for Sheriff Zachariah Fitch who will do anything to help his good friend, Vivienne
T is for Tears, some happy and some not
Harlowe & Fitch Historical Mystery #4
When an assassination attempt on the king goes wrong during a joust and takes the life of an innocent man, Harlowe & Fitch must hunt down a devious killer before he strikes again.
A grand tournament is about to begin, and the excitement grows as King Edward III joins the festivities at Mablethorpe Castle. Meanwhile, Lady Vivienne Harlowe's past comes back to haunt her, and she will do anything to find answers to the questions that have plagued her for the past seven years regarding her parents' unsolved murders. Meeting the king is nerve-wracking, but he is the only one who might be able to shed light on her nightmarish quandary.
When an unexpected death occurs on the tiltyard, Lady Vivienne and Sheriff Zachariah Fitch find themselves searching for a killer who seems to lurk in the shadows and is always one step ahead of them at every turn. With the crowds and chaos from the tournament surrounding them, and Zachariah being distracted by an unexpected visitor from his own past, they are at a severe disadvantage in trying to discover the truth. Now, they must not only protect the king, but also clear the name of the accused before the end of the tournament, or an innocent man will die for another's crime.
Time ticks down quickly, forcing the sheriff to devise a dangerous plan to draw out the murderer . . . and at the same time, hope their king survives the process.
A lady and her bloodhound join the town's sheriff in a suspenseful hunt to apprehend a killer and bring about justice for a crime that might just be tied to Lady Vivienne's past, as well.
Mystery Historical [Oliver-Heber Books, On Sale: August 26, 2025, e-Book, / ]
Elizabeth Rose is the author of over 100 books and counting. She writes medieval, historical, contemporary, paranormal/fantasy, and western romance. She is an award winning, bestselling author and an amazon all-star. Her books appear as ebooks, print, and audiobooks as well.
Her favorite characters in her works include dark, dangerous and tortured heroes, and feisty, independent heroines who know how to wield a sword. She loves writing 14th century medievals, and is known for her many medieval series.
Elizabeth started writing romance back in 1996 and had her first book traditionally published in 2000.
She loves anything paranormal and is inspired by spending time in nature. Elizabeth has a secret garden that serves as her outdoor office where she writes in her hammock in the summer. This same secret garden inspired her series, Secrets of the Heart.
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