When Hugh and Kate's new-born son is taken to the church to be baptized,they are astounded to find that the locked font is completely dry. The possibility of a leak is quickly ruled out,and just as Hugh is beginning to wonder if there may be a sinister explanation for the stolen holy water,Fr Robert is found lying motionless by the rood screen in a pool of blood . . .Meanwhile,parliament has passed a poll tax,stipulating everyone above the age of 14 is to be taxed equally. Folk are soon scrambling to find the money to pay and,inevitably,unscrupulous elements in society see an opportunity to feed off people's desperation and make some cash...But what connection can there possibly between this and events at BamptonMel Starr's latest novel is a thoroughly enjoyable medieval crime mystery. It may be enjoyed as complete in itself,or as part of the Hugh de Singleton series.
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Publisher: SPCK PublishingISBN: 9781739417703Number of pages: 192Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
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Once again,Mel Starr has created a wondrous portal to fourteenth-century England. His newest book is a welcome addition to the long-running series. A joy to read.Time-travel from the safety of your armchair - with a murderous twist. Mel Starr's eagerly awaited new Hugh de Singleton medieval mystery doesn't disappoint his fans. Join everyone's favourite physician-cum-bailiff as he endeavours to solve more dire fourteenth-century crimes.Another exciting page-turner by Mel Starr. He beautifully depicts the sounds,sights and smells,as well as the emotions,of the medieval world in this welcome addition to his long-running series.
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