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- The ruthless reign of Henry IV and the clerical tyranny of Archbishop Arundel keep Brother Chandler and his friends under constant threat in this gripping medieval mystery featuring friar-sleuth Rodric Chandler.
- About the Author: Cassandra Clark is an award-winning scriptwriter for theatre, radio and television.
- 256 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
- Series Name: A Brother Chandler Mystery
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About the Book
Friar-sleuth Brother Chandler has to save a copy of the Canterbury Tales before the censors kill him and destroy it. He gets help from wool merchant John Willoughby who claims to be a friend and needs aid solving the mysterious death of his wife. But can Chandler trust him and will he be able to solve the case without putting everyone in peril?Book Synopsis
The ruthless reign of Henry IV and the clerical tyranny of Archbishop Arundel keep Brother Chandler and his friends under constant threat in this gripping medieval mystery featuring friar-sleuth Rodric Chandler.
"Clark's use of period detail is unparalleled, and the plot remains taut and brisk til the end" Publishers Weekly Starred Review
Chester, 1400. Riding for his life, with a copy of Chaucer's heretical Canterbury Tales in his possession, friar-sleuth Brother Chandler is ambushed on the road and wakes up in a stranger's house.
Review Quotes
A worthy conclusion to this thoroughly enjoyable trilogy-- "Mystery People"
Brilliant . . . Clark deftly creates the atmosphere of the Middle Ages-- "Historical Novels Review"
Packed with historical detail and dangerous exploits-- "Kirkus Reviews"
Clark's use of period detail is unparalleled, and the plot remains taut and brisk til the end-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review"
Excellent . . . A Standout in the crowded medieval mystery field-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Murder at Whitby Abbey"
Readers who favor the political tensions and historical aspects of Ellis Peters's "Brother Cadfael" mysteries will further appreciate this [novel]-- "Library Journal on Murder at Whitby Abbey"
The history is meticulously researched and depicted . . . Brother Chandler's sleuthing may appeal to nonfiction readers looking for variety in their reading just as much as the fans of Clark's popular Abbess Hildegard of Meaux series-- "Booklist on The Hour of the Fox"
The local color and historical detail are outstanding-- "Kirkus Reviews on The Day of the Serpent"
The mystery is a slender thread woven through rich historical detail in this intriguing introduction to a conflicted hero-- "Kirkus Reviews on The Hour of the Fox"
The story grips. Readers will want to see more of this highly original protagonist-- "Publishers Weekly on The Hour of the Fox"
Those who enjoy medieval stories of betrayal and ruthlessness will be rewarded-- "Publishers Weekly on The Day of the Serpent"
About the Author
Cassandra Clark is an award-winning scriptwriter for theatre, radio and television. She is the author of the highly-acclaimed Hildegard of Meaux medieval mysteries, as well as this series featuring Brother Rodric Chandler.Dimensions (Overall): 8.6 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)
Weight: .95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 256
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Series Title: A Brother Chandler Mystery
Publisher: Severn House
Theme: Historical
Format: Hardcover
Author: Cassandra Clark
Language: English
Street Date: June 6, 2023
TCIN: 88238318
UPC: 9781448306664
Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-5691
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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