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'Doherty's authentic historical detailing will appeal to discriminating fans of medieval mysteries who cut their teeth on the masterful Ellis Peters'
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December, 1380. When the corpse of Sir Robert Kilverby, a wealthy Cheapside merchant, is discovered in a locked room, Brother Athelstan accompanies the King's coroner to investigate. For the late Sir Robert had in his possession a priceless relic, a sacred bloodstone which he was planning to donate to the Abbey of St Fulcher-on-Thames. The bloodstone has disappeared and the Regent, John of Gaunt, who covets the relic for himself, is taking an uncomfortably close interest in the case.
Did Sir Robert die of natural causes or was he murdered? Athelstan is sceptical of rumours of a curse hanging over Kilverby and his comrades of the Wyvern Company, who plundered the bloodstone from the Abbey of St Calliste during the war against France. But when it is discovered that a second old soldier has been gruesomely slain on the same night, the rumours no longer seem so far-fetched.
As Athelstan begins to uncover the dark secrets surrounding teh Abbey of St Fulcher, the bloodstone curse seems all too real.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Athelstan is back! It has been such a long wait. I can't tell you how long I have waited for a new mystery featuring Athelstan. It was like catching up with an old friend. I am a big fan of Paul Doherty's books and I like the Hugh Corbett series too but Athelstan appeals to me more. I read Bloodstone in one sitting and it brought back so many memories of the previous books in this wonderful series. Paul Doherty is one of my favourite authors and possibly because I know that when I am reading the story I know it to be steeped in historical facts. The author has a way of making you feel and see what it was like in the Medieval period. He even has a way of making the smells and sounds seem to be around you. It truly is story telling as it should be, as if he is watching it all unfold before him and he's telling you as he sees, so vivid are the words. I now will re-read Bloodstone again but more slowly and savour it. More please Mr Doherty!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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There is always cause for celebration when you find out there's on new Paul Doherty novel published. The latest edition to the Brother Athelstan series in which this is number 11, is no exception. The story starts in December 1380, we are introduced to Sir Robert Kilverby who is discovered murdered in a locked room and the famous 'Bloodstone' of the novels title is missing. It is of course upto Brother Athelstan and Sir John Cranston to solve the murder.
For fans of Paul Doherty, this is a welcome return to familar characters who don't disappoint. Cranston remains his usual wonderful and entertaining 'falstafian character.' As ever, Doherty knows how to draw the reader into the story....and what a wonderful tapestry he weaves, the mediaeval journey is just fantastic. It's totally compelling and unputdownable.
For new readers, this is a really good place to start your introduction to the medieaval world, from a master story-teller...and one thing Doherty is good at...is telling an entertaining story....and thats all that matters.
Highly recomended
For fans of Paul Doherty, this is a welcome return to familar characters who don't disappoint. Cranston remains his usual wonderful and entertaining 'falstafian character.' As ever, Doherty knows how to draw the reader into the story....and what a wonderful tapestry he weaves, the mediaeval journey is just fantastic. It's totally compelling and unputdownable.
For new readers, this is a really good place to start your introduction to the medieaval world, from a master story-teller...and one thing Doherty is good at...is telling an entertaining story....and thats all that matters.
Highly recomended
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This book is part 11 of the Brother Athelstan series and another great mystery told by Paul Doherty.
The story begins as in one night two murders are committed closely after each other, firstly a rich merchant by the name Sir Robert Kilverby is found murdered due to poison and the sacred Bloodstone seems to be stolen from him, and secondly Gilbert Hanep of the Wyvern Company is brutally slain in the cemetery of St Fulchers' Abbey.
This Wyvern Company fought under the Black Prince against the french and were especially fearful in those times because of their skills as bowmen.
What follows is a very gripping story, fast paced and with a lot more killings along the way in which Brother Athelstan and Coroner John Cranston will excell again in their investigations.
The book has a most fascinating end with quite a few twists and turns when Athelstan and John Cranston finally expose and unveil the murderer(s).
This book is a real must for any Brother Athelstan lover!
The story begins as in one night two murders are committed closely after each other, firstly a rich merchant by the name Sir Robert Kilverby is found murdered due to poison and the sacred Bloodstone seems to be stolen from him, and secondly Gilbert Hanep of the Wyvern Company is brutally slain in the cemetery of St Fulchers' Abbey.
This Wyvern Company fought under the Black Prince against the french and were especially fearful in those times because of their skills as bowmen.
What follows is a very gripping story, fast paced and with a lot more killings along the way in which Brother Athelstan and Coroner John Cranston will excell again in their investigations.
The book has a most fascinating end with quite a few twists and turns when Athelstan and John Cranston finally expose and unveil the murderer(s).
This book is a real must for any Brother Athelstan lover!
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It's been far too long...
Like other reviewers I nearly wept with joy when the latest installment in the sorrowful mysteries was announced. Read more
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I was so looking forward to this book. Brother Athelstan books are usually very cleverly constructed with great characters.
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It's been nine (long) years since we last heard from the good prior, but this month Paul Doherty has resumed his Brother Athelstan series with the publication of "Bloodstone. Read more
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