- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Tor Books (Sep 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 081257236X
- ISBN-13: 978-0812572360
- Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 10.7 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,101,979 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Gellis brings medieval London to life in all its splendour. Magdalene la Bastarde is the madam of the Old Priory Guesthouse in Southwark. People expect her to indulge in sinful activities, but not murder, until Baldassare dies. Sir Bellamy must find out how and why Baldassare died.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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A "Must Read" for medieval mystery lovers,
By A Customer
This review is from: A Mortal Bane (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.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful medieval mystery,
By A Customer
This review is from: A Mortal Bane (Hardcover)
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
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow - Really Really Good,
By A Customer
This review is from: A Mortal Bane (Hardcover)
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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