- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Little, Brown & Company (6 Jun 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0316859524
- ISBN-13: 978-0316859523
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14.4 x 5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 667,607 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The eighth chronicle of the mediaeval physician, Matthew Bartholomew, finds him in Ely where a visit to work in the Priory's library turns into a murder investigation when the bishop himself is accused of being a killer.
About the Author
Susanna Gregory is the pseudonym of a Cambridge academic who was previously a coroner's officer. Her series of mediaeval mysteries have gained a formidable following.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Probably not the best of this excellent series, but great nonetheless. More black humour than some of the earlier books, and really merciless on the Church. Its great to see that Brother Michael, a far more interesting character than the too-good-to-be-true Bartholomew, continues his advance from bit player to co-star. He really is worthy of a spin-off series, that shows some of his often hinted at covert work for the Bishop of Ely. The plot, as always, is intricate, and has that rare quality of seeming to unfold as real events do, beyond the control of the characters. Excellent all round.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am steadily working my way through this series, and loving them.
The author skillfully draws you into the medieval world of Cambridge and its surrounds with engaging characters and portraits of life that seem very plausible.
I reckon this is the best so far.
There is far greater humour in this book and situations that made me laught out loud. As always, the plot twists and turns and the ending is never as you expect.
A must read for fans of Cadfael and Medieval type fiction.
The author skillfully draws you into the medieval world of Cambridge and its surrounds with engaging characters and portraits of life that seem very plausible.
I reckon this is the best so far.
There is far greater humour in this book and situations that made me laught out loud. As always, the plot twists and turns and the ending is never as you expect.
A must read for fans of Cadfael and Medieval type fiction.
Format:Paperback
Working through the Chronicles in order.
A bit like Cadfael in old Cambridge.
Well written, with interesting stories.
Good reading for medieval detective fiction fans.
A bit like Cadfael in old Cambridge.
Well written, with interesting stories.
Good reading for medieval detective fiction fans.
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