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The Abbot’s Agreement

The Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon, Book 7

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The Abbot’s Agreement

By: Mel Starr
Narrated by: Tim Bruce
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“My life would have been more tranquil in the days after Martinmas had I not seen the crows. Whatever it was that the crows had found lay in the dappled shadow of the bare limbs of the oak, so I was nearly upon the thing before I recognized what the crows were feasting upon. The corpse wore black.”

Master Hugh is making his way towards Oxford when he discovers the young Benedictine - a fresh body, barefoot - not half a mile from the nearby abbey. The abbey’s novice master confirms the boy’s identity: John, one of three novices. But he had gone missing four days previously, and his corpse is fresh. There has been plague in the area, but this was not the cause of death: The lad has been stabbed in the back. To Hugh’s sinking heart, the abbot has a commission for him....

©2014 Mel Starr (P)2020 Blackstone Publishing Christian Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Medieval Mystery Middle Ages Heartfelt Historical Thriller
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This series is an easy listen. Like cozy mysteries there is no graphic violence or foul language to spoil the story.
Now for the next one . . .

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I have listened to all of the books in this series that have been released to date. It is great entertainment. The plots are well researched; the characters well drawn and the narrator is perfect. I am looking forward to the next release.

Excellent, this series does not disappoint

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I found this book not what I would normally listen to. Truly enjoyed this story and particularly the narration. Everything in the story I couldn't fault. Looking forward to listening to more by this author.

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As with all the other books in the series - is an easy listen. Good story & narrator has a nice pace and tone.

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