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Hardcover Justice for the Damned Book

ISBN: 1590583302

ISBN13: 9781590583302

Justice for the Damned

(Book #4 in the Medieval Mystery Series)

It is May of 1272, and Prioress Eleanor of Tyndale, recovering from a near-fatal winter fever, journeys to Amesbury Priory to visit her aunt in time for the Feast of Saint Melor. Although Eleanor hopes to regain her strength in the midst of pleasant childhood memories, Death reveals a most troublesome fondness for her company.A ghost now haunts Amesbury. And when a man is decapitated near the river where the grim figure walks, Sister Beatrice, Eleanor's...

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Rated 4 stars
Well-written, solid mystery

I picked up this book on a whim at a visit to my local library. I really enjoyed the storyline and look forward to reading Ms. Royal's other works. Geek that I am, I especially appreciated her Author's Notes and bibliography (a rare thing in a fiction book). I'm always curious about where other writer's get their ideas from, and Ms. Royal has made several fascinating suggestions that will keep me busy for awhile (after I finish...

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Rated 5 stars
excellent medieval mystery

In the winter of 1271 Prioress Eleanor was ill and almost died by the spring. She returns to Amesbury Priory where she took her vows. Deep dark gloomy thoughts drown her and it is hoped that a change of scenery will bring her back to life. Accompanying her is Brother Thomas but he is on a secret mission from his spy master. Thomas's job is go find the manuscript thief who would steal the priceless Psalter. Both become...

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Rated 5 stars
Royal pens another winner!

Priscilla Royal has once again written a rich, complex, and intriguing mystery. This time she takes us to Amesbury Prior, which adds an element of Eleanor's history to the series. And once again, Brother Thomas helps his prioress. As these two protagonists continue to work together, it's interesting to see their relationship grow into one of friendship and respect no matter how much Eleanor wishes it were more. Let's hope...

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Rated 4 stars
If you love Medieval mysteries, this is for you

Reviewed by Cheri Fisher for Reader Views (4/07) The story in "Justice of the Damned" takes place at the Amesbury Priory in the spring of 1272. The author, Priscilla Royal, writes in her notes that the actual priory did exist with the same Prioress Ida from the story. The real characters end there and the story is fictional. Royal does an excellent job describing the medieval times. Her detailed descriptions of what life...

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