Blessed Are the Dead - (Mediaeval Mystery) by C B Hanley (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The eighth book in a thrilling series of mediaeval mysteries by C.B. Hanley

April 1219: Edwin Weaver finds himself at Tickhill Castle under false pretenses. Earl Warenne wants Tickhill for himself and is convinced that a royal order for the castle to be handed over has been hidden, so he's sent Edwin to find it and told him not to come back until he does. Frantic with worry about the danger to his family, Edwin is forced to lie to everyone around him while searching for a document that might not even exist.

The situation escalates when a body is found and the earl musters armed troops to take the castle by force; Edwin must race against time to discover the crucial information so he can stop the violence and bloodshed. But his quest for the truth is more dangerous than he could possibly have anticipated, and he has to endure tragic and wrenching loss before his duty is complete.

Review Quotes

"Hanley has a strong grasp on everyday life in this time period with lovely setting details, particularly women's roles. This is an intelligent and captivating mystery, and I would definitely read more of this series and this author." --Historical Novel Society on By the Edge of the Sword

"Hanley's enjoyable fourth medieval whodunit (after 2015's Whited Sepulchres) will appeal to Ellis Peters fans." --Publishers Weekly on Brother's Blood

"Fans of Peter Tremayne's Sister Fidelma and Ellis Peters' Brother Cadfael series will be very happy with this offering." --Historical Novel Society on Brother's Blood

"Absorbing. . . . Hanley provides a wealth of historical details. . . . Fans will look forward to seeing more of this fine hero." --Publishers Weekly on The Bloody City

"Blatantly heroic and wonderfully readable, this engrossing historical adventure is the second in a projected trilogy. With its brave young protagonists it has perfect crossover appeal for YA readers." --Library Journal starred review of The Bloody City

"An admirable debut. . . . With just enough red herrings for those who delight in puzzling out identities and motives, the mystery may be solved by some readers before the brand-new sleuth uncovers the killer. Excellent crossover appeal for historical fiction buffs as well." --Library Journal starred review of The Sins of the Father

About the Author

C.B. HANLEY holds a PhD in Medieval Studies, specializing warfare in the 12th and 13th centuries. She has published an academic book and a number of scholarly articles on the period, and continues to write non-fiction history for academic and general audiences. She has worked as an historical interpreter, and is also a freelance copy editor and proof-reader.