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OverviewThe thirteenth book in the ever-popular Hawkenlye medieval mystery series Autumn, 1210. A year ago, King John was excommunicated - and now his men have come to Hawkenlye Abbey to take it over. Abbess Caliste, Helewise's successor, worries how she is to feed the nuns under her care, let alone conduct her usual good works. Meanwhile, Helewise has moved into Hawkenlye Manor with Josse, and their lives are full of family and warmth. But after a visit to St Edmund's Chapel, Helewise's eleven-year-old granddaughter, Rosamund, goes missing - and soon all that they hold dear is threatened . . Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alys ClarePublisher: Canongate Books Imprint: Severn House Edition: Main Dimensions: Width: 13.70cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.50cm Weight: 0.304kg ISBN: 9781847513434ISBN 10: 1847513433 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 30 December 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviews"""the well-conceived story and historical detail continues to please""-- ""Kirkus Reviews"" ""Appealing characters, an unusual plot, authentic period detail, and plenty of unexpected twists make this Hawkenlye novel a sure thing for fans of medieval mysteries""-- ""Booklist"" ""Will have an entrancing hold on readers whether they are new to the series or devoted followers... The family drama makes a strong case for sharing this title with readers who don't necessarily gravitate toward historical mysteries""-- ""Library Journal""" the well-conceived story and historical detail continues to please-- Kirkus Reviews Appealing characters, an unusual plot, authentic period detail, and plenty of unexpected twists make this Hawkenlye novel a sure thing for fans of medieval mysteries-- Booklist Will have an entrancing hold on readers whether they are new to the series or devoted followers... The family drama makes a strong case for sharing this title with readers who don't necessarily gravitate toward historical mysteries-- Library Journal the well-conceived story and historical detail continues to please -- Kirkus Reviews Appealing characters, an unusual plot, authentic period detail, and plenty of unexpected twists make this Hawkenlye novel a sure thing for fans of medieval mysteries -- Booklist Will have an entrancing hold on readers whether they are new to the series or devoted followers... The family drama makes a strong case for sharing this title with readers who don't necessarily gravitate toward historical mysteries -- Library Journal the well-conceived story and historical detail continues to please --Kirkus Reviews Appealing characters, an unusual plot, authentic period detail, and plenty of unexpected twists make this Hawkenlye novel a sure thing for fans of medieval mysteries --Booklist Will have an entrancing hold on readers whether they are new to the series or devoted followers... The family drama makes a strong case for sharing this title with readers who don't necessarily gravitate toward historical mysteries --Library Journal Author InformationAlys Clare lives in the English countryside where her novels are set. She went to school in Tonbridge and later studied archaeology at the University of Kent. She is also the author of the Hawkenlye, Aelf Fen and Gabriel Taverner historical mystery series. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |