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The Mark of a Murderer (Chronicles of Matthew Bartholomew) (Hardcover)

by Susanna Gregory (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 469 pages
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group (2 Jun 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0316726400
  • ISBN-13: 978-0316726405
  • Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 13.8 x 4.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 165,989 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"Lively and intelligent...set vividly in turbulent medieval England."

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On St Scholastica's Day in February 1355, Oxford explodes in one of the most serious riots of its turbulent history. Fearing for their lives, the scholars flee the city, and some choose the University at Cambridge as their temporary refuge. However, they don't remain safe for long. Within hours of their arrival, the first of their number dies, followed quickly by a second. When Bartholomew and Brother Michael begin to investigate the deaths, they uncover evidence that the Oxford riot was not a case of random violence, but part of a carefully orchestrated plot. With the Archbishop of Canterbury about to honour Cambridge with a Visitation, and a close colleague accused of a series of murders Bartholomew is certain he didn't commit, the race is on to solve the riddles and bring a ruthless killer to justice.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars First rate, as ever, 25 Mar 2006
By Didier (Ghent, Belgium) - See all my reviews
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I've now read all eleven Matthew Bartholomew chronicles (in the proper sequence, though that's strictly speaking not a necessity) and this one is as good as the previous ten.

Enough historical detail to fully immerse yourself in medieval Cambridge, a intricate plot, and - the feature that above all else makes these novels so lovely - a host of very-well drawn characters. Most of those I will sorely miss until volume twelve is published: Matthew (what will happen to him and Matilde?), Michael (will he stick to his diet?), Father William, Clippesby (what a gentle person, I'm sure the ducks at Merton Hall agree), Agatha, Langelee, and so on...

Superb entertainment, can't wait for volume twelve!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Engrossing puzzle, intriguing characters, 22 Sep 2005
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This is an excellent story for anyone who likes a traditional 'whodunnit' well-written, with deftly-drawn characters and a real sense of place. Set in a damp, isolated Cambridge which is vividly portrayed, the scholarship and period knowledge is fascinating but never intrusive.

This is the eleventh story to feature Matthew Bartholomew and Brother Michael in mediaeval Cambridge. Although it isn't necessary to read them in order, it's probably better to have read a couple of others first for the ending to have its intended effect.

I now have to wait nearly a year before the sequel comes out in hardback! Highly recommended.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Medieval Mystery, 22 Jul 2006
By J. Chippindale (England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Mark of a Murderer (Matthew Bartholomew Chronicle (Time Warner)) (Paperback)
Susanna Gregory is not as prolific a writer as many of the authors who write this style of book and the anticipation of waiting for a new title can be quite frustrating for the reader. However the wait is always worthwhile.

I am not sure whether it is Matthew Bartholomew himself, or the setting of Cambridge in the mid-fourteenth century but Miss Gregory's books seem to carry an aura all of their own. Certainly for me and hopefully for other readers as well.

It is St. Scholastic's and Oxford is embroiled in one of the most serious riots in it history. Fearing for their lives many of the scholars flee from the city, some choosing to travel to Cambridge in the belief that the murderer of one of their colleagues may well be found in town that rival them for scholastic endeavour.

Brother Michael is furious that anyone else should try to search for the killer and is dismissive of the insistence of these upstarts that Cambridge is harbouring the murderer.

He is also annoyed that Matthew Bartholomew appears to more interested in the town's leading prostitute than the murder that has taken place.

It eventually becomes clear that the riot was not a case of random violence but part of a carefully orchestrated plot . . .
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