A Moment of Truth

Download or read book A Moment of Truth written by Hugh McLeave and published by Bitingduck Press LLC. This book was released on 2001 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: England, 1264: as Simon de Montfort and his fellow Barons challenge Henry III's arrogant conviction of the divine right of kings to rule, the country moves inexorably towards civil war. In the little town of Lewes in Sussex, Judith, daughter of Belaset, seeks revenge for the massacre of her family and other Jews by de Montfort. As a trusted messenger between the King and his loyal followers, she is asked to act as go-between for King Henry and William Foville, Prior of St Pancras in Lewes. Judith seizes the opportunity to strike one last blow against de Montfort before her wedding to Aaron of.