Doherty Paul - Murder's Snare - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: Friar - sleuth Brother Athelstan is caught in a politically charged race against time! He must uncover the truth behind numerous gruesome murders in this tense historical mystery set in medieval London. Normandy 1358: The Free Company of the Via Crucis - the Way of the Cross sweeps into the peaceful village of Avranches like the riders from the Apocalypse leaving nothing but death and hellish destruction in their wake. London 1382: Brother Athelstan is summoned to unpick the ugly truth behind a number of killings afflicting the great city. Some carried out like clean efficient assassinations all bearing the message Justitia Fiat - let there be justice' others inflicting torture and humiliation upon the bodies. But the victims all have one thing in common - they were all once members of Via Crucis. With every new gruesome discovery Brother Athelstan with the help of Coroner Cranston uncovers more clues which make up a most complicated riddle - but can he put together the last piece before the fate of the whole country is decided? A skilfully plotted and researched medieval mystery which will appeal to fans of C. J. Sansom
Title: Murder's Snare
Author(s): Doherty Paul
Publisher: Canongate Books
Barcode: 9781448313105
Pages: 224 Pages
Publication Date: 12/3/2024
Series: A Brother Athelstan Mystery
Category: Historical Mysteries