- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Pocket Books; First Edition Thus edition (5 April 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0671516752
- ISBN-13: 978-0671516758
- Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 10.7 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 829,268 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A historical "whodunnit", set in Devon. It is Christmas Eve, 1194, and Crowner (coroner) John de Wolfe is called to examine the body of a canon who has apparently hanged himself. As usual, the corrupt and vengeful sheriff, Richard de Revelle, erects numerous stumbling blocks to the investigation.
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Historically and forensically authentic - and a good yarn!
The author's long-standing interest in the origins of the coroner,his 43 years' experience as a forensic pathologist and his depth of knowledge of the 12th century combine to make this an authenic and intriguing mystery.
The author's long-standing interest in the origins of the coroner,his 43 years' experience as a forensic pathologist and his depth of knowledge of the 12th century combine to make this an authenic and intriguing mystery.
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The morning was ravaged by the sound of axe on tree and the crackle of flames as branches were hacked off and burned. Read the first page
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the third in the Crowner John series of books and ,like the previous two, is a really good read. It gives a great insight into life in the 12th century, fascinating stuff and a good mystery.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Christ Mass, 1194 and Sir John de Wolfe (newly appointed coroner for the county of Devon) is attending a party at his own home, the guests include some of the most notable dignitaries of the city of Exeter, including his brotherin-law Sir Richard, Sheriff of the county.
His wife Matilda, a usually surly and miserable woman is in good spirits, because she sees the party as an opportunity to raise her social standing something she is always striving to attain.
Sir John, much to her disgust is called away to examine the body of a canon who has been found hanged in his own privy. Is it suicide, or is there something more sinister afoot . . .
I always enjoy Bernard Knight's novels. There are many good writers about but very few have Prof. Knight's gift of storytelling and the obvious knowledge he has about the period in which he writes.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I have just stumbled across Bernard Knight and have now read 5 of his Crowner novels. You can't put the books down. A superb read.
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Utterly engrossing, well written, such a pleasant read. The only downside is that the story ends. I can hardly put the book down. Truly superb
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It's a quick easy read, does no more, no less, than that. I enjoy these Bernard Knight books for that very reason
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Best so far
This is the third in the series and so far the best and most exciting.
The Crowner series are different from most of the medieval series I have read in that the other... Read more
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Published on 14 Feb 2010 by Dodster
Well done!
Excellent and historically (as near as possible) accurate. If you enjoy Ellis Peter's Cadfael series, you will enjoy this one and all of this author's works.
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