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Cambridge, 1392. Matthew Bartholomew, physician to Michaelhouse College, is called to examine some mysterious bones found in the King's Ditch. Next day he is called to the Ditch again: a student has been found dead there. Meanwhile, there is unrest in the town, and the strange disappearance of Dominica, former lover of the dead student and daughter of Waterstone, the well-known Principal of a Cambridge student hostel. Are these events connected? Then a skeletal hand is found in the Ditch, hailed by townsfolk as the final remains of local martyr Simon d'Ambrey, and hence a holy relic. When Bartholomew finds that the hand is wearing a ring apparently identical to a pair that were worn by Dominica and her ex-lover, and now missing, he knows that his investigative skills are called for. An engaging and intricate historical mystery.
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Susanna Gregory is a pseudonym of a Cambrige academic, who was a coroner's officer before taking up a career in anthropology.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have just finished re-reading this novel and I have enjoyed it more second time around.
The characters are wonderfully researched, the dialogue very believable and the storyline has more twist and turns than a corkscrew. Certainly keeps me guessing right up to the end. It is written cleverly and certainly this volume, with great humour.
I find myself wandering in the streets of Cambridge with Dr. Bartholomew, Brother Michael and the host of rich characters.
A hand is found in the ditch beside Valence Marie hostel. The Principal proclaims it a 'holy relic'. Bartholomew and Brother Michael have their doubts, but can say no more than it is a human male hand. Their time is taken up with riots in the town and the usual spree of murders, but all is not as it seems.
Whilst on the case, Bartholomew manages to invite three of the towns lovely ladies, one of whom is a leading 'lady of the night', to events at the staunch male enclave of Michael House.
Great read. If you like the Medieval period or good murder mysteries, this comes very highly recommended.
The characters are wonderfully researched, the dialogue very believable and the storyline has more twist and turns than a corkscrew. Certainly keeps me guessing right up to the end. It is written cleverly and certainly this volume, with great humour.
I find myself wandering in the streets of Cambridge with Dr. Bartholomew, Brother Michael and the host of rich characters.
A hand is found in the ditch beside Valence Marie hostel. The Principal proclaims it a 'holy relic'. Bartholomew and Brother Michael have their doubts, but can say no more than it is a human male hand. Their time is taken up with riots in the town and the usual spree of murders, but all is not as it seems.
Whilst on the case, Bartholomew manages to invite three of the towns lovely ladies, one of whom is a leading 'lady of the night', to events at the staunch male enclave of Michael House.
Great read. If you like the Medieval period or good murder mysteries, this comes very highly recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Another very good detective story in medieval Cambridge with Matthew Bartholomew and Brother Michael. Enough twists and turns in the plot to keep you engrossed until you've reached the end. On to volume four in the series!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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The discovery of bones in the Kings Ditch leads Matthew Bartholomew into another mystery which has the fate of Cambridge at its heart.
Extremely enjoyable novel. Gregory juggles a large cast of characters with skill although some of Matthew's colleagues remain a little anonymous to be able to stand out. Plenty of twists and turns, this does get quite convoluted but everything is explained by the end. My main criticism is that the book feels a bit too long. The pace of life then is depicted well but in places the book flags a little.
Overall, this is a series which is improving with each book. The author seems to be more confident here, a downside of a lot of historical fiction is that some authors wear their research on their sleeves, but Gregory stays focused on the plot and the people.
Extremely enjoyable novel. Gregory juggles a large cast of characters with skill although some of Matthew's colleagues remain a little anonymous to be able to stand out. Plenty of twists and turns, this does get quite convoluted but everything is explained by the end. My main criticism is that the book feels a bit too long. The pace of life then is depicted well but in places the book flags a little.
Overall, this is a series which is improving with each book. The author seems to be more confident here, a downside of a lot of historical fiction is that some authors wear their research on their sleeves, but Gregory stays focused on the plot and the people.
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Murder Mystery
If you like historical murder mysteries then this is the one for you. An easy read with a few twists in the plot
Published on 27 July 2009 by Morpeth Ken
Third in this Excellent Series
Susanna Gregory is the pseudonym of a Cambridge academic who was previously a coroner's officer. Her series of medieval mysteries have gained a formidable following. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2007 by J. Chippindale
My first read of this author
A good story line, good background (was the University really that hated though!), nice characters, and a bumbling detective. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2005 by timocrete
A Bit Too Long
Hence the one star off. This is the thrid in the series, and it's the first one which could've done with a bit of shortening. Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2005 by David Cranson
Brilliant medieval mystery
Do you like crime fiction? Are you interested in the Middle Ages? If the answer to both questions is "yes", why haven't you read this book yet? Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2000
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