The death of a scholar, the birth of a detective... Oxford, Spring 1353. When young bookseller Nicholas Elyot discovers the body of William Farringdon floating in the River Cherwell, all the signs point to suicide. Soon, however, Nicholas discovers evidence of murder. Who could have wanted to ki
The Novice's Tale (Oxford Medieval Mysteries Book 2)
โ Scribed by Ann Swinfen
- Book ID
- 110610807
- Publisher
- Shakenoak Press
- Year
- 2016
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 147 KB
- Series
- Oxford Medieval Mysteries Book 2
- Category
- Fiction
- ASIN
- B01LXAE6JQ
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โฆ Synopsis
A young girlโs disappearance hints at a disturbing truth...
When novice Emma Thorgold goes missing from Godstow Abbey in the summer of 1353, the hunt is on throughout the Oxfordshire countryside for any sign of where she could have gone.
Bookseller Nicholas Elyot and scholar Jordain Brinkylsworth are anxious to help the girl, but her stepfather has other, more sinister intentions.
Why is he so determined to shut her away for life? Or worse? And will she be found unharmed?
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