Overview

Delve into the world of fourteenth-century England, in this thrilling historical mystery. It may be enjoyed as complete in itself or as part of the Hugh de Singleton medieval mystery series. When Hugh and Kate's newborn 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, Father Robert is found lying motionless by the rood screen in a pool of blood. Meanwhile, parliament has passed a poll tax, stipulating that everyone above the age of fourteen 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 be between this and events at Bampton?

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Reviews

""Another page-turner...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."" -- ""Jill Dalladay, author of The Abbess of Whitby"" ""Once again, Mel Starr has created a wondrous portal to fourteenth-century England."" -- ""Davis Bunn, author of The Christmas Cottage"" ""Time-travel from the safety of your armchair--with a murderous twist...Join everyone's favorite physician-cum-bailiff as he endeavors to solve more dire fourteenth-century crime."" -- ""Toni Mount, author of The Colour of Sin""

Author Information

Mel Starr is the author of seventeen novels in the medieval mystery series, the Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon. He was born and grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. After graduating with an MA degree in history from Western Michigan University, he taught history in Michigan public schools for thirty-nine years. Since retiring, he has focused on his highly successful novels. Tim Bruce has a warm, friendly, characterful voice and works extensively in voice-over, cartoons, and audiobooks. A regular on the BBC, Tim was the voice of Channel 996 for over three years. A long list of audiobook recordings includes the award-winning Blade series, Mark Billingham's DI Tom Thorne series, Doctor Who, the Oxford Book of War Poetry, and the poetry of William Blake. Tim has also created a whole host of cartoon character voices for CBBC, Nickelodeon, Disney, and Cartoon Network.

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