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The Killer Of Pilgrims: The Sixteenth Chronicle of Matthew Bartholomew
 
 

The Killer Of Pilgrims: The Sixteenth Chronicle of Matthew Bartholomew [Kindle Edition]

Susanna Gregory
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Fascinating period detail . . . atmospheric and full of intrigue (Shots)

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Thieves never prosper - and neither do killers...

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 655 KB
  • Print Length: 429 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: B008SMVX9Y
  • Publisher: Sphere (4 Nov 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B00486U2UK
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #13,023 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Hostels versus Colleges 23 Aug 2011
Format:Paperback
It is fairly obvious from my previous reviews of Gregory's novels that I consider her the finest medieval mystery author of her generation. Any Batholomew or Chaloner novel results in any current book being tossed aside as the latest literary mystery from the pen of the pseudonymal Gregory demands immediate attention. No other living author gets six stars from this reviewer; no other author quite such enthusiastic recommendations to friends and colleagues alike. The reason is that Gregory, aside from the prolific nature of her pen, each and every time creates mystery that is unfathomable. Multiple threads abound, some tied, some not. Victims are startling, murderers can be one or many. Politics and history walk hand in hand, the authenticity of Cambridge is carefully researched, the characters taken from real people, the action a plausible interpretation of actual events in fourteenth century England. At the heart of it all, two likeable characters. Senior Proctor Michael and his Corpse Examiner, Matthew Bartholomew make a sleuthing pair to rival Holmes and Watson at their finest. The spray of supporting Michaelhouse characters such as Rougham, Langelee, Agatha, Cynric, William et al. are a joy to read about.
Enough of the effusive praise. It is well merited by this author.
So..."The Killer of Pilgrims"...we have a misinformed and psychotic killer stealing signacula in an attempt to gain a place at God's table. Many readers will know of medieval pardoners through the bad press of Chaucer, and Gregory adds to this with the mendacious, grasping character of Fen and his two fallen nuns. As our collector of baubles grows more desperate so a killer of pilgrims is born, residing in Cambridge. New foul characters arrive in the form of the evil Emma de Colvyll whose grasp of terror and fear over the town gives her and her son-in-law, Heslarton, her daughter Alice and grand-daughter Odelina a nefarious vantage point. All has been quiet in Cambridge for too long and we open with the drowning of the unfortunate Jolye then the discovery of the taverner Drax stuffed behind a pile of bricks at Michaelhouse. The roof is being repaired by the distasteful Yffi and the storm clouds are gathering around the scholars and townpeople again. Unrest is being stirred deliberately by Principal Kendale and the scholars of Chestre Hostel, exacerbated by the camp-ball game that is called, ostensibly to start a riot. More deaths quickly follow: Alice, Poynton, Yffi, Gib. There is neither rhyme nor reason that Michael or Matthew can fathom. What with Matthew's problems being considered a warlock and the aggravation of the town's other three physicians - Gyseburne, Meryfield and Rougham - who are hellbent on finding a new means of lighting their way (which only results in spectacular explosions) it is no wonder the pair find themselves under pressure to solve the case before a riot ensues during the planned Carmelite lecture of Hornesby in the next few days. The subtle pressure of japes and tomfoolery between secular and spiritual is driving Cambridge to confrontation.
We conclude with a denouement amongst the rafters of the town hall that has Matthew falling as he finally understands who is behind it all. The town is purged of predjudice again; the petty rivalries between Hostels and Colleges that develop into deadly force with little fuse to note are abated until the next novel; the ridiculous nature of St Simon Stock's scapular is shown to be William's dirty habit; we are introduced to the violence of camp-ball; Michaelhouse finally gets another roof.
It is utterly glorious, to be honest.
Read it. You won't be disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Killer of Pilgrims 28 Aug 2010
Format:Hardcover
Susanna Gregory never disappoints her readers.The latest novel ties in beautifully with her previous novels featuring Bartholomew and Michael.
The novel moves at a good pace and there is always a little twist to her tale that keeps the reader interested and keen to find out the ending.
I posses all the novels and considering the number Susanna has produced she has kept the content of each novel up to a high standard.Her earlier novels were more inticate but I always look forward to the next novel to be released, because each character is portrayed in such a way you feel you know them.
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3.0 out of 5 stars The Killer of Pilgrims 27 Aug 2011
Format:Paperback
The previous title in this series left us on a cliff edge so I expected this story to resolve the issues left unsettled. Unfortunately such was not the case so one if left feeling that this is a 'clever' commercial venture not a thirst for story-telling. The actual story was only so-so, more of the same.
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4.0 out of 5 stars killer of Pilgrims
It starts to get very complicated which detracts from the story. However it is a addition to Susanna Gregory's collection.
Published 7 days ago by jennifer turner
5.0 out of 5 stars Medieval Murder Mystery at it's best
The book arrived well on time in the condition quoted plus it was at a good price. I started to read Susanna Gregory's Mathew Bartholemew series a couple of years ago and found... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Peter Mayhew
5.0 out of 5 stars The Killer of Pilgrims
Thank you once again for the pleasure I received when reading these books. I enjoy keeping up with Matthew thanks
Published 4 months ago by Doreen Clark
5.0 out of 5 stars 16th chronicle of Matthew Bartholomew
I found this book to be an excellent read. The time that is is set has been very well researched.
Published 6 months ago by mary makes and bakes
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
Matthew Bartholomew mysteries always keep one thinking and are well worth reading. The pace allows a reader to think about the plot and try to come up with an answer!
Published 13 months ago by Topsy Jones
3.0 out of 5 stars Matt Bartholomew 16
Perhaps it was a mistake to start with the last in the series to date but i wasn't hooked i'm afraid. i shall not buy the earlier ones.
Published 13 months ago by Mr. B. F. Knowles
5.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't disappoint
This is the sixteenth book in the Bartholomew chronicles. I enjoyed the previous fifteen and this was no different. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Dodster
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
i love to read medieval crime books, and there are many excellent authors out there. however recently i have found that several have disappointed me. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Beth
5.0 out of 5 stars the Killer of Pilgrims
An excellent book, as always from Susanna Gregory. For anyone familiar with York it is fascinating to see how much of the mediaeval street plan within the walls remains in place. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2010 by Mr. R. Asher
5.0 out of 5 stars Gift for Christmas
Can only really assess on price and delivery because this was a gift I bought for a friend for Christmas. But they were delivered quickly and arrived in good condition. Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2010 by Mrs. J. A. Canfield
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