"Medieval mystery fans have cause for rejoicing with the return of Brother Athelstan" Booklist on Bloodstone January, 1381. Guests of the Regent, John of Gaunt, Brother Athelstan and Sir John Cranston have been attending a mystery play performed by the Straw Men, Gaunt's personal acting troupe, when the evening's entertainment is rudely interrupted by the sudden, violent deaths of two of Gaunt's VIP guests, their severed heads left on stage. The Regent orders Athelstan to find out who committed such a heinous act, leading Athelstan to tackle his most baffling case yet.

Book Synopsis

January, 1381. Guests of the Regent, John of Gaunt, Brother Athelstan and Sir John Cranston have been attending a mystery play performed by the Straw Men, Gaunt's personal acting troupe, when the evening's entertainment is rudely interrupted by the sudden, violent deaths of two of Gaunt's VIP guests, their severed heads left on stage. The Regent orders Athelstan to find out who committed such a heinous act, leading Athelstan to tackle his most baffling case yet.

Review Quotes

Close attention will reward readers with well-researched historical information, from the minutiae of everyday living to the public events in the lives of the rich and powerful. Mystery buffs, however, are likely to reach the answer before Athelstan-- "Kirkus Reviews"

Doherty mires the grisly action as firmly in mystery as he does the multitiered narrative in the mud, muck, and mayhem of medieval London poised on the brink of the Peasants' Revolt-- "Booklist"

Will appeal to John Dickson Carr fans. With dozens of books to his credit, Doherty continues to impress-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review"

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.74 Inches (H) x 5.81 Inches (W) x .95 Inches (D)

Weight: .89 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 224

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective

Publisher: Severn House

Theme: Historical

Format: Hardcover

Author: Paul Doherty

Language: English

Street Date: March 1, 2013

TCIN: 1015597234

UPC: 9781780290379

Item Number (DPCI): 247-67-0493

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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