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Loading... The Knight's Taleby M. J. Trow
None No current Talk conversations about this book.  Vesper1931 | Jul 29, 2021 |   I've read most of her Kit Marlowe mysteries. Now she's launched a Chaucer series. This is good news for me. Chaucer's Canterbury Tales contains 24 tales. So, if Trow is starting with the Knight's tale, that means I have up to 23 more books to look forward to in order to pull myself out of future funks. This new book offers such little gems as— "[H]e was so young. He'd barely finished shitting yellow." "'Shawms.' the elder Glanville muttered suddenly. 'God, I hate shawms.'" (Shawms are actually a favorite of mine, but I can appreciate the sentiment.) And there are the literary references— "Glanville rolled his eyes. 'You know these Italians, Geoff,' he said. Actually, Chaucer didn't. He kept away from the Italian merchants in the city and the only Italian book he'd every read was by Dante Alighieri and it had left him rather cold." And, as one of Chaucer's friends, who owns rather a large cat, explains when turning down an opportunity to go on pilgrimage: "I am not my own man, you see—for I must consider my cat, Geoffrey." Is Geoffrey the cat? Chaucer? Either way, it amuses. If you're looking for historical mysteries that provide enjoyable, quick reads, M. J. Trow is just the ticket. I received a free electronic review copy of this title from the publisher via NetGalley; the opinions are my own. (  ) Sarah-Hope | Jun 18, 2021 | no reviews | add a review
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HTML:Introducing 14th century poet Geoffrey Chaucer as a memorable new amateur sleuth in the first of an ingeniously-conceived medieval mystery series. April, 1380. About to set off on his annual pilgrimage, Comptroller of the King's Woollens and court poet Geoffrey Chaucer is forced to abandon his plans following an appeal for help from an old friend. The Duke of Clarence, Chaucer's former guardian, has been found dead in his bed at his Suffolk castle, his bedroom door locked and bolted from the inside. The man who found him, Sir Richard Glanville, suspects foul play and has asked Chaucer to investigate. On arrival at Clare Castle, Chaucer finds his childhood home rife with bitter rivalries, ill-advised love affairs and dangerous secrets. As he questions the castle's inhabitants, it becomes clear that more than one member of the Duke's household had reason to wish him ill. But who among them is a cold-hearted killer? It's up to Chaucer, with his sharp wits and eye for detail, to root out the evil within. No library descriptions found. |
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An entertaining well-written historical mystery with its cast of likeable and interesting characters, especially Richard Glanville and John Hawkwood. A good start to a new series.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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