The Dragon of Handale by Cassandra Clark

Fans of medieval mysteries will be pleased - Publishers Weekly on Murder at Beaulieu Abbey Excellent.

Those seeking pure escapist fare will be delighted- Kirkus Reviews A dramatic mystery lavishly studded with period details - Kirkus Reviews Starred Review of The Dragon of Handale A satisfying addition to the medieval-mystery genre - Booklist on Murder at Beaulieu Abbey Authentically mired in fourteenth-century religion, politics, and social unrest, the tenth volume in Clarks consistently superior medieval mystery series will not disappoint fans of the genre - Booklist on Murder at Whitby Abbey Engrossing. Readers will be sorry to see the last of the strong-willed Hildegard - Publishers Weekly Sprightly characters and smart dialogue drive the plot. Review Quotes Readers who favor the political tensions and historical aspects of Ellis Peterss Brother Cadfael mysteries will further appreciate this leisurely paced story - Library Journal on Murder at Whitby Abbey Satisfying conclusion. Medieval mystery at its finest - and a great pick for readers who love sleuthing monks and nuns like Peter Tremaynes Sister Fidelma, Ellis Peters Brother Cadfael and Cora Harrisons Reverend Mother. All she knows for certain is that a storm is coming, threatening to cut the priory off from the outside world and trap them with a killer. Hildegard isnt sure whether to believe him, but when a body is discovered near the priory, shes soon plunged into a dark and dangerous puzzle where nothing is as it seems. But before Hildegard can investigate, shes forced to deal with a new problem: the arrival of a mysterious stranger in the middle of the night, claiming his life is in danger. The Prioress gives Hildegard an order: search out the cause of this unrest, and put a stop to it. The new novices whisper in corners, spreading malicious rumours and sharing dark secrets. Can nun sleuth Hildegard solve the murder of a lay sister before the rising flood waters trap her with a cunning killer? Autumn, 1394.

When a body is discovered near Swyne Priory, nun sleuth Hildegard of Meaux is plunged into a dark and dangerous puzzle where nothing is as it seems.

The Dragon of Handale by Cassandra Clark