The Chatter of the Maidens by Alys Clare
This crime novel set in 12th century Kent reunites Abbesse Helewise and Richard the Lionheart's knight Josse d'Acquin in a mystery involving the nun Alba and her sisters from Ely. In order to discover the truth Helewise goes to Ely and uncovers, in a burnt-out cottage, the remains of a dead man.
'Proof that a writer of medieval crime fiction can deliver something fresh' The Times Crime Supplement; 'A worthy heir to Ellis Peters, though grittier, materialises' Poison in the Pen on Fortune like the Moon
Alys Clare is a history enthusiast who has written many novels under a different name. Alys Clare lives in Kent, where the Hawkenlye mysteries are set.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340793275 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340793279 |
| Title | The Chatter of the Maidens |
| Author | Alys Clare |
| Series | A Hawkenlye Mystery |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2001-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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