Description
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.
About the Author
Ann Swinfen was born in Ohio in 1937, and died in 2018, in Broughty Ferry, Scotland. Educated in America and England, she was awarded degrees from Oxford, London and Dundee universities. Married to a fellow student in 1960, she brought up five children, while working variously as a computer journalist, a part-time lecturer in English, and a member of the Council of the Open University. Altogether she published twenty-three hugely successful, and mostly historical, novels, set in the 14th, 16th and 17th centuries.
Book Information
ISBN 9781804361023
Author Ann Swinfen
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Canelo Adventure
Publisher Canelo
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 19mm
