The first Bradecote & Catchpoll medieaval mysteryJune,1143. The much-feared and hated Eudo - the Lord Bishop of Winchester's clerk - is bludgeoned to death in Pershore Abbey and laid before the altar like a penitent. A despicable man he may have been,but who had reason to kill him As the walls of the Abbey close in on the suspects,Serjeant Catchpoll and his new,unwanted superior,Undersheriff Hugh Bradecote must find the answer before the killer strikes again ...PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS THE LORD BISHOP'S CLERK
Publisher: Allison & BusbyISBN: 9780749021726Number of pages: 320Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS'The author's detailed research is obvious without ever overwhelming the narrative,and the details of everyday life in medieval Worcester provide fascinating background and the hint of many future outings for the duo. Ordeal by Fire is an ideal choice for fans of Ariana Franklin,Peter Tremayne and S. D. Sykes.'Historical Novel Society on Ordeal by Fire
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