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The cathedral town of Litchester is more used to carols by candlelight during the festive period than flames and intrigue, but the proposed sale of its 1225 copy of the Magna Carta in order to raise funds turns out to have far-reaching consequences.Merchant banker Mark Treasure has been invited down to arbitrate the vicious disagreement between members of the cathedral chapter regarding the sale and finds himself dealing with more than he bargained for when the Dean's verger is discovered show more murdered, his body left to burn, along with the ecclesiastical library.As his investigation progresses and the evidence points to mayhem and skulduggery, he discovers that Litchester is a town full of sins and secrets rather than peace on earth. show lessTags
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Takes place in the fictional Cathedral Town of Litchester,the story centres upon the preposed sale of their copy of the Magna Carta. Early in the book,fire destroys the Cathedral Library and a body is discovered in the burnt-out room.
A good enough crime story which wold have been helped by a cast list,in particular relating to the clergy.
A good enough crime story which wold have been helped by a cast list,in particular relating to the clergy.
Festive murder mystery based in a cathedral city.
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- Original publication date
- 1985
- People/Characters
- Mark Treasure
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- 95
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- Reviews
- 2
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- (3.35)
- Languages
- English, German
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 13
- ASINs
- 2
