A Play of Knaves (Joliffe Mystery Series #3) Book

A player in Frazer's Dame Frevisse series, Joliffe now stars in his own. In the spring of 1435, Joliffe and his fellow players are sent to the village of Ashewell not only to stage plays, but to uncover some dark secrets about the town's three wealthy families. A rivalry has been brewing among the families, entangling the entire town in a web of seduction, deception, and blackmail. But matters go beyond the breaking point when someone turns to murder to settle his grievances.