The Bishop's Tale

So far I like this one best of the Sister Frevisse mysteries. Frazer really gives a very authentic feel to the period. The mystery was good -- how Sister Frevisse figures it out and how she makes the culprit reveal himself. None of the silly ways that some authors use, where the culprit just confesses at the end or tries to kill the detective and gets caught. The author is really good at getting into Frevisse's thoughts without being overly intrusive.

Sad, again. I like this series, obviously, because I keep reading but the sadness is only balanced by the way the nuns wrap themselves in prayer.

Sister Frevisse leaves the convent, and tumbles into a murder. She's ordered by Bishop Beaufort to investigate the crime, while keeping her investigation a secret. Brings a tinge of high politics into the 15th century world so brilliantly created by Margaret Frazier.

One of the earlier books in this excellent series. Lots of character development set among a well written story that keeps you guessing until the end. As with the other books, great attention to historical detail is one of the most enjoyable things. This books has as a central theme Frevisse meeting with Bishop Beaufort and the interplay between the two is most interesting.