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INTRODUCING THE GRIPPING MEDIEVAL MYSTERY SERIES FEATURING OXFORD SLEUTH MASTER WILLIAM FALCONER.
‘The author really shakes the dust out of Oxford’s historical past.’ New York Times
‘The Dark Ages at their darkest.’ Kirkus Review
The play’s the thing…
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Crowds have gathered to watch a play. In the final scene the lead actor raises his sword and plunges it into the throat of his stage companion. The audience’s cheers turn to screams as they are sprayed with blood . . . This staged murder is all too real.
Days later a mysterious troupe of jongleurs arrive in Oxford to perform a series of plays.
Amidst the Christmas festivities lurks a brutal killer.
When another actor is stabbed on stage, this time with a chisel, William Falconer is called upon to use his famed logic and track down the murderer. But first he must determine why actors are in the killer’s sights.
With Christmas fast approaching, and the players rehearsing for their finale, Falconer is in a race against time to unmask the killer before more actors die.
The stage is set for the final performance. One not everyone will survive.
MEET MASTER WILLIAM FALCONER
Regent Master of Aristotle’s Hall at the University of Oxford, William Falconer has a fascination for the obscure and an unusual interest in scientific experiments. He is considered an eccentric. Suffering from poor eyesight, he has been able to obtain eye-lenses — a cause of great wonder among the townsfolk. However, Falconer’s keen logic draws him into curious murder cases. Featuring real life medieval characters and situations, William Falconer is the original Oxford detective!
THE SETTING
The University of Oxford was established in the twelfth century and has always been a seat of learning. Supported by the church, scholars would challenge European ideology, inspiring scientific discoveries and advancements in the arts. But this quest for knowledge hid jealousy and rivalries. A large Jewish community and a town mistrusting of the University provided plenty of undercurrents. Perfect for William to investigate.
Fans of C.J. Sansom, Ellis Peters, S.J. Parris, Paul Doherty, Rory Clements and S.W. Perry will devour this gripping medieval mystery series.
READERS LOVE MASTER WILLIAM FALCONER:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Intrigue, murder. . . brought each book to life.’ Lesley
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Sherlock Holmes stories, but based in much earlier times. I love these books!’ T.P. Cannon
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Medieval at its finest’ K McGeady
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I highly recommend this collection for any historical mystery fan.’ HAL
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A delightful historical mystery and I do recommend the series.’ Carl A.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An interesting period of history and I enjoy seeing the solving of crimes without the modern technology we know of today.’ Mikki M.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The characters are so vivid it is like you are there with them.’ G.K.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An interesting, twisting and well-told story.’ Peggy W.
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ASIN : B0CM99DHVL
Publisher : Joffe Ostara Classics (October 31, 2023)
Publication date : October 31, 2023
Language : English
File size : 2819 KB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 246 pages
