The Tainted Coin (The Fifth Chronicle of Hugh De Singleton, Surgeon)
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- Synopsis
- "Fans of medieval mysteries will revel in Starr's lively blending of intriguing suspense and telling historical detail. " - Library Journal It is the autumn of 1367. Master Hugh is enjoying the peaceful life of Bampton, when a badly beaten man is found under the porch of St. Andrew's Chapel. The dying man is a chapman -- a traveling merchant. Before he is buried in the chapel grounds an ancient, corroded coin is found in the man's mouth. Master Hugh's quest for the chapman's assailants, and his search for the origin of the coin, make steady progress - but there are men of wealth and power who wish to halt his search, and an old nemesis in league with them. Master Hugh, and his assistant, the groom Arthur, are determined to uncover the thieves and murderers, and the source of the chapman's coin. They do, but not before they become involved with a kidnapped maiden, a tyrannical abbot, and a suffering monk ...
- Copyright:
- 2012
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 238 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780857212504
- Publisher:
- Lion Hudson PLC
- Date of Addition:
- 04/23/13
- Copyrighted By:
- Mel Starr
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
- Submitted By:
- Deborah Murray
- Proofread By:
- Ann
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.