The sixteenth chronicle in the Matthew Bartholomew series. When a wealthy benefactor is found dead in Michaelhouse,Brother Michael and Matthew Bartholomew must find the culprit before the College is accused of foul play. At the same time,Cambridge is plagued by a mystery thief,who is targeting rich pilgrims. Moreover,pranksters are at large in the University,staging a series of practical jokes that are growing increasingly dangerous,and that are dividing scholars into bitterly opposed factions. Bartholomew and Michael soon learn that their various mysteries are connected,and it becomes a race against time to catch the killer-thief before the University explodes into a violent conflict that could destroy it forever.'A first-rate treat for mystery lovers'(Historical Novels Review)'Susanna Gregory has an extraordinary ability to conjure up a strong sense of time and place'(Choice)
Publisher: Little,Brown Book GroupISBN: 9780751542585Number of pages: 448Weight: 351 gDimensions: 196 x 128 x 30 mm
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Fascinating period detail...atmospheric and full of intrigue
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