Ely in 1354 is a hotbed of insurrection. When the Bishop of Ely is accused of murder, Brother Michael and his physician colleague, Bartholomew, are dispatched to sort out the mess. Upon arriving, they encounter a band of gypsies, a mysterious spate of robberies, a nasty novice monk, and another murder!

APPEAL: Authentic historical detail and a compelling mystery combine to form a must-read.

NOTES (language, violence, sex, humor, satire):
8th in the Chronicles of Matthew Bartholomew series.

DESCRIPTOR:
Cambridge, England, Ely, monks, gypsies, poisons

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DATE/STAFF: 2/8/2013 / KD