Set in medieval London, this gripping historical mystery follows Brother Athelstan as he investigates a series of brutal murders linked to the Free Company of the Via Crucis. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of political tension in 1382, with victims who were once part of the notorious group. As Athelstan collaborates with Coroner Cranston, they face a complex web of clues that could determine the fate of the nation. The story promises intricate plotting and rich historical detail, appealing to fans of C.J. Sansom.
Set in the medieval period, this gripping mystery by Paul Doherty is crafted to captivate readers who enjoy the works of C. J. Sansom, E. M. Powell, and Bernard Cornwell. It promises a blend of historical intrigue and compelling narrative that will keep fans of the genre engaged.
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A gathering of the world's top detectives at Styles manor sets the stage for a thrilling mystery as they attempt to thwart a major crime. With cocktails flowing at midnight, the detectives must navigate a web of deception and danger, questioning whether they can outsmart a cunning criminal or if they have unwittingly stepped into a deadly trap. The atmosphere promises intrigue and excitement as they race against time to solve the case.
In the late autumn of 1380, Brother Athelstan and his parish council are busy preparing for the annual Christmas mystery play when two young whores are found slain at a Southwark tavern. Their deaths are only the beginning of a series of gruesome killings which occur around the parish of St. Erconwald and the Knights of the Golden Falcon, who assemble to celebrate their annual reunion. Brother Athelstan and Sir John Cranston must resolve not only the various grizzly deaths but also their source: the Great Robbery of the Lombard treasure which occurred in Southwark some 20 years earlier.
When Margaret Beaufort is invited to George Neville's beautiful home 'The Moor' to investigate some gruesome murders she knows dark forces are at play. She suspects there is a link to the fateful battle of Barnet and the murderer who seems relentless in his thirst for blood. She must tread carefully in this dangerous game of kings!
Friar-sleuth Brother Athelstan is summoned to investigate the suspicious deaths of two clerks who work for John of Gaunt's sinister Master of Secrets. If it was murder, how did the killer breach a maze of locked doors without a trace? Athelstan must uncover the truth in this gripping historical mystery set in medieval London.
After the discovery of three savagely murdered bodies in his parish, Brother Athelstan finds himself involved in the hunt for a dangerous killer. It is clear that two of the victims, a whore and a preacher, surprised an assassin who was then forced to kill them. But who the third victim is, and why someone has gone to so much trouble to kill him, remains a mystery. And can it really have any connection with Sir John Cranston’s attempt to save a women unjustly accused of stabbing a clerk?
Scandal, murder and treason... Athelstan and Cranston are back with a bang.Winter, 1379. French privateers are attacking the southern coast and threaten London itself, the very heart of the nation.The situation becomes dire when an English flotilla of warships, with the colossal God's Bright Light among them, drops anchor in the Thames; during the first night, the entire watch of the ship disappears without a trace. The series of murderous and strange incidents leads to Sir John and Brother Athelstan being summoned to resolve the mysteries on board the ill-omened warship. Their investigations uncover some shocking truths - and they find themselves in the thick of a bloody battle on the Thames
