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The women of Exeter are under attack. Only he can protect them. 1194. First the daughter of a rich merchant is raped. Then, just months before her marriage, Lady Adele de Courcy is found dead in one of the poorest areas of the city. The common factor is Godfrey Fitzosbern, the local silversmith. Despite his own suspicions, county coroner Sir John de Wolfe is determined to protect Godfrey from the women's vengeful families. Until, that is, he can find proof of the man's guilt. Aided by his show more mistress Nesta, and hindered by his power-hungry brother-in-law, Sheriff Richard de Revelle, John slowly begins to put the pieces together. But a final, brutal act of violence makes John question everything he's discovered so far… A nail-bitingly tense and pacey medieval crime thriller, perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom, Andrew Taylor and S. J. Parris. show lessTags
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Second Crowner John historical mystery set in 1184 Exeter. Two high-born women are attacked, one found dead and the other ravished, within a short period of time. Short on suspects, John’s brother-in-law the Sheriff reaches out blindly and has people arrested with no evidence whatsoever in an effort to make himself look good with the Chief Justiciar’s visit just days away. John is hard pressed to discover any information until new evidence comes to light and suspects start crawling out of the woodwork. Several crimes interwoven in the mystery. I figured out part of them, but not all. Enjoyed this quite a lot and looking forward to the next
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- Canonical title
- The Poisoned Chalice
- Original publication date
- 1998
- People/Characters
- Sir John de Wolfe; Matilda de Wolfe; Gwyn of Polruan; Thomas de Payne; Nesta; Richard de Revelle
- Important places
- Devon, England, UK (as Devon, England); Exeter, Devon, England, UK; Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England, UK
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- (3.61)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 7
- ASINs
- 5
