FALCONER AND THE GREAT BEAST an unputdownable medieval mystery with a twist - Couverture souple

MORSON, IAN

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1835262546 ISBN 13 : 9781835262542

Editeur : Joffe Books, 2023

Synopsis

INTRODUCING THE GRIPPING MEDIEVAL MYSTERY SERIES FEATURING OXFORD SLEUTH MASTER WILLIAM FALCONER.

‘The author really shakes the dust out of Oxford’s historical past.’ New York Times

‘The Dark Ages at their darkest.’ Kirkus Review

Oxford, 1268.

“Make sure that Chimbai does not return alive from England. I repeat — Chimbai must die.”

The feared Tartar tribe from the East, has arrived in Oxford seeking an audience with King Henry of England.

William Falconer is among those chosen to represent the King and meet with Tartar leader Chimbai. But negotiations between the two camps disintegrate when Chimbai gives a terrifying display of magic.

He brings a dead man back to life.

The next day Chimbai, is found dead and someone has ensured he stays that way. He has been shot through the heart with an arrow.

Local police are convinced the killing is connected to bitter feuding in the Tartar camp. But every suspect has an alibi.

Then a friar in the King’s envoy is murdered and his body mutilated. A method only used in Tartar ritual killing. But despite the damning evidence William Falconer is not convinced of their guilt.

Falconer must delve deeper into the lives of the dead men to unmask a brutal murderer. But nothing is as it seems, and behind the smoke and mirrors the killer has one more victim in their sights . . .

MEET MASTER WILLIAM FALCONER
Regent Master of Aristotle’s Hall at the University of Oxford, William Falconer has a fascination for the obscure and an unusual interest in scientific experiments. He is considered an eccentric. Suffering from poor eyesight, he has been able to obtain eye-lenses — a cause of great wonder among the townsfolk. However, Falconer’s keen logic draws him into curious murder cases. Featuring real life medieval characters and situations, William Falconer is the original Oxford detective!

The Setting
The University of Oxford was established in the twelfth century and has always been a seat of learning. Supported by the church, scholars would challenge European ideology, inspiring scientific discoveries and advancements in the arts. But this quest for knowledge hid jealousy and rivalries. A large Jewish community and a town mistrusting of the University provided plenty of undercurrents. Perfect for William to investigate.

Fans of C.J. Sansom, Ellis Peters, S.J. Parris, Paul Doherty, Rory Clements and S.W. Perry will devour this gripping medieval mystery series.

READERS LOVE MASTER WILLIAM FALCONER:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Intrigue, murder. . . brought each book to life.’ Lesley

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Sherlock Holmes stories, but based in much earlier times. I love these books!’ T.P. Cannon

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Medieval at its finest.’ K McGeady

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I highly recommend this collection for any historical mystery fan.’ HAL

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A delightful historical mystery and I do recommend the series.’ Carl A.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An interesting period of history and I enjoy seeing the solving of crimes without the modern technology we know of today.’ Mikki M.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The characters are so vivid it is like you are there with them.’ G.K.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An interesting, twisting and well-told story.’ Peggy W.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Joffe Books
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1835262546
• ISBN 13: 9781835262542
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 204
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible