The twenty-fourth chronicle of Matthew Bartholomew. In 1360 Edward
III issues a call to arms, as sporadic attacks by the French
threaten to turn into a full-blown invasion. In Cambridge, fear of
the enemy is magnified by the belief that foreign agents are
lurking in the area. Tension runs ever higher as rumours and
ignorance fan the flames of suspicion amid preparations for war.
And then the first murder occurs - of a French scholar living in
the town. At Michaelhouse, Brother Michael is now Master, but his
reach of power in the University is under threat by the election of
a new Chancellor and his cohort of dubious advisors. Soon, the
Colleges begin to squabble amongst themselves, as well as with the
town that never wanted a University in the first place. Amidst this
atmosphere of swelling distrust, physician Matthew Bartholomew is
called upon to investigate mysterious deaths in a nearby hospital.
He quickly realises that there is something odd about the inmates
and their keepers - something dark and deadly, which seems to be
connected to the growing number of murders in the town. Pressure
mounts as the University and the town clamour for answers, leading
Bartholomew and Michael in a frantic quest for a solution before
the powder-keg of animosity in Cambridge is ignited. 'A first-rate
treat for mystery lovers' (Historical Novels Review) 'Susanna
Gregory has an extraordinary ability to conjure up a strong sense
of time and place' (Choice)
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