A set of horrific killings hints at the answer behind a legendary
crime...Autumn, 1380. Brother Athelstan is very busy. He and his
parish council are preparing for the annual Christmas mystery play
when a series of brutal murders occur at a Southwark tavern. Two
young whores are found slain but their deaths are only the
beginning of a series of gruesome killings which occur around the
parish of St Erconwald's. He resolves to solve not only these
grisly deaths, but also their source - the Great Robbery of the
Lombard treasure, which occurred in Southwark some 20 years
earlier. Plots and deceptions abound in this thrilling mystery
novel by Paul Doherty, ideal for fans of Susanna Gregory, C. J.
Sansom and S. J. Parris. Praise for Paul Doherty'His fascination
for history comes off the page' Daily Express 'Paul Doherty has a
lively sense of history ... evocative and lyrical descriptions' New
Statesmen 'An opulent banquet to satisfy the most murderous
appetite' Northern Echo
General
Imprint: |
Canelo Adventure
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
The Brother Athelstan Mysteries |
Release date: |
April 2023 |
Authors: |
Paul Doherty
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Dimensions: |
198 x 129 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - B-format
|
Pages: |
352 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-80436-345-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Crime & mystery >
Historical mysteries
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LSN: |
1-80436-345-6 |
Barcode: |
9781804363454 |
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