The death of a scholar, the birth of a detective...Oxford, Spring 1353. When young bookseller Nicholas Elyot discovers the body of William Farringdon floating in the River Cherwell, all the signs point to suicide.Soon, however, Nicholas discovers evidence of murder. Who could have wanted to kill this promising student? As Nicholas and his close friend Jordain try to unravel what lies behind William's death, they learn that he was innocently caught up in a criminal plot.When their investigations begin to involve town, university, and abbey, Nicholas takes a risky gamble - and puts his family in terrible danger in order to uncover the truth.A thrilling historical mystery full of twists and intrigue, perfect for fans of Ellis Peters, Paul Doherty and E. M. Powell. This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0993237266
ISBN13:9780993237263
Release Date:June 2016
Publisher:Shakenoak Press
Length:260 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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