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A Mortal Bane (Unabridged) [Audio Download]

by Roberta Gellis (Author), Nadia May (Narrator)
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  • Listening Length: 10 hours and 35 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
  • Audible Release Date: 16 Feb 2005
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B002SQ5WMA
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Magdalene la Batarde is the madam of the Old Priory Guesthouse in Southwark. She and her women are expected to engage in a number of sinful activities, but bloody murder isn't one of them until Baldassare, the messenger, dies. Though Baldassare isn't a regular client of the Old Priory Guesthouse, Magdalene and her women refuse to allow his death to go unavenged. Of course, their efforts aren't completely altruistic. Chances are if they don't find the killer, they will be assumed guilty, because they are whores, and will be gutted and hanged.

Into this sea of intrigue steps the handsome Sir Bellamy of Itchen. The bishop of Winchester, who was served for many years by Baldassare, has put Bellamy, his most trusted knight, in charge of the murder investigation and ordered him to prove Magdalene is the killer. Bellamy is instantly captivated by his chief suspect but also convinced that she is hiding something. Sure that she is involved in the messenger's death right up to her beautiful eyebrows but unable to believe she's a killer, Bellamy must find out how and why Baldassare died, or watch the mysterious Magdalene meet her fate on the gallows.

©1999 Roberta Gellis; (P)2002 Blackstone Audiobooks

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
Mortal Bane has everything that Gellis's readers have come to expect: intricate ploting, wonderful sense of period, in-depth characters, lively action. Medieval mystery lovers have waited for a sleuth who is not a nun, or a herbalist, and Magdalene la Batarde provides a refreshing change. This mystery moves through ingenious twists and turns as Magdalene and her ladies, one blind, on deaf, and one "dumb," put on a five star investigation that solves the mysteries and saves their business. It's full of the period detail that makes historial mysteries such fun. Don't miss this one. It's a great read.
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In 1139 Madam Magdalena la Batarde runs the most discreet whorehouse in Southwark, England. Her aristocratic patrons enjoy the pleasures of Magdalena's girls in utter confidence. William of Ypres, leader of King Stephen's forces in the civil war against Maude, serves as Magdalena's protector. Her landlord turns out to be the king's brother, the Bishop of Winchester, irate with the monarch for not naming him the Archbishop of Canterbury. Winchester expects the pope to name him a papal legate.

A wealthy stranger visits Magdalena's house. When he departs to keep his appointment at St. Mary Overy, a prostitute finds his corpse. The ladies of the night find his pouch that he hid in their home. Inside the pouch is a papal bull that proves the pope named Winchester as a legate. Magdalena knows that if the pouch is found in their possession, they will be accused of the dead man's murder. She delivers it to St. Mary's and waits for its discovery. Winchester orders his most trusted knight Sir Bellamy of Itchen to locate the pouch and uncover the identity of the murderer. Bellamy's work necessitates him working close with Magdalena whom he does not trust in spite of their growing attraction for each other. They continue to place their lives on the line to see that justice is served.

Readers who enjoy a powerful historical mystery will be utterly be thrilled once they discover the works of Roberta Gellis, renowned for her historical novels. The story line of A MORTAL BANE shows how much research the author must have conducted so that readers can have a true feel for the Medieval era. The mystery contains a mystery within it that the audience will realize is well executed and fascinating to follow. Ms. Gellis has provided fans of Medieval mysteries with the first of what is certain to be a best-selling series.

Harriet Klausner

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Roberta Gellis of the Roselynde Chronicles in a different guise! This is a mystery rather than a romance, but such a good mystery that I didn't care! I am reminded of the Brother Cadfael series on PBS with Derek Jacobi - I guess because of the setting. The book wasn't what I expected, but so very very good that I can recommend it anyway.
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