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OverviewAll Saint's Eve, 1211. An overweight but wealthy nobleman, desperate for an heir, dies at the celebration feast he's thrown in his own hall. A natural death ...or at the hands of his reluctant new wife? Sabin de Gifford, an apothecary and healer of note, is called to examine the body, and concludes that he died of a spasm to the heart. But she is troubled, all the same, and beset by suspicions. Did the man really die of a heart attack? Or was something more sinister to blame? There is only one person Sabin can turn to for help: fellow healer Meggie, daughter of Sir Josse d'Acquin. But what she requires of her is dangerous indeed ... Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alys ClarePublisher: Canongate Books Imprint: Severn House Edition: Main Volume: 15 Dimensions: Width: 13.70cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.50cm Weight: 0.314kg ISBN: 9781847514981ISBN 10: 1847514987 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 01 January 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsConvincing depiction of King John's England Publishers Weekly Outstanding period detail, an intriguing plot, engaging characters and suspenseful twists make for an excellent read. Booklist """Convincing depiction of King John's England"" Publishers Weekly ""Outstanding period detail, an intriguing plot, engaging characters and suspenseful twists make for an excellent read."" Booklist" 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |