The first in a series of gripping murder mysteries set in 14th-century England
1361: Orphaned by the Black Death, all John possesses are the tools that belonged to his father, a carpenter, and an uncanny ability to work wood. His travels bring him to Chesterfield, where he finds work erecting the spire of the new church. But no sooner does he begin, than the master carpenter is murdered and John himself becomes a suspect. To prove his innocence John must help the coroner in his search for the killer, a quest that brings him up against some powerful enemies in a town where he is still a stranger and friends are few. Chris Nickson brilliantly evokes the feeling of time and place in this story of corruption and murder.
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The first in a series of gripping murder mysteries set in 14th-century England
1361: Orphaned by the Black Death, all John possesses are the tools that belonged to his father, a carpenter, and an uncanny ability to work wood. His travels bring him to Chesterfield, where he finds work erecting the spire of the new church. But no sooner does he begin, than the master carpenter is murdered and John himself becomes a suspect. To prove his innocence John must help the coroner in his search for the killer, a quest that brings him up against some powerful enemies in a town where he is still a stranger and friends are few. Chris Nickson brilliantly evokes the feeling of time and place in this story of corruption and murder.
Imprint | The History Press Ltd |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | November 2013 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | May 2014 |
Authors | Chris Nickson |
Dimensions | 198 x 125 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 264 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7524-9917-8 |
Barcode | 9780752499178 |
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LSN | 0-7524-9917-3 |