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My Close Encounter with a Crossbow at Monmouth Medieval Festival

When I enjoyed a day out at the Monmouth Medieval Festival a few weeks ago, I was surprised to come across the murder weapon used in my new cosy mystery novel, Death at the Village Garden Party: a crossbow.  (Pictured with my husband, above.)

Fortunately, in this case, the crossbow was not in the hands not of a killer, but of a very pleasant fellow sharing his expert knowledge of medieval weaponry.

stall with medieval weapons and shields
More medieval weaponry, with the crossbow in pride of place between the two shields

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