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The Sanctuary Murders

The Twenty-Fourth Chronicle of Matthew Bartholomew

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The Sanctuary Murders

By: Susanna Gregory
Narrated by: David Thorpe
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The 24th chronicle of Matthew Bartholomew.

In 1360 Edward III issues a call to arms, as sporadic attacks by the French threaten to turn into a full-blown invasion. In Cambridge, fear of the enemy is magnified by the belief that foreign agents are lurking in the area. Tension runs ever higher as rumours and ignorance fan the flames of suspicion amid preparations for war.

And then the first murder occurs - of a French scholar living in the town.

At Michaelhouse, Brother Michael is now Master, but his reach of power in the University is under threat by the election of a new Chancellor and his cohort of dubious advisors. Soon, the Colleges begin to squabble amongst themselves, as well as with the town that never wanted a University in the first place.

Amidst this atmosphere of swelling distrust, physician Matthew Bartholomew is called upon to investigate mysterious deaths in a nearby hospital. He quickly realises that there is something odd about the inmates and their keepers - something dark and deadly, which seems to be connected to the growing number of murders in the town. Pressure mounts as the University and the town clamour for answers, leading Bartholomew and Michael in a frantic quest for a solution before the powder-keg of animosity in Cambridge is ignited.

©2019 Susanna Gregory (P)2019 Hachette Audio UK
Crime Fiction Historical Mystery Fiction Crime England Mediaeval Mystery Fiction

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"A first-rate treat for mystery lovers." (Historical Novels Review)

"Susanna Gregory has an extraordinary ability to conjure up a strong sense of time and place." (Choice)

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It seems that her books are becoming more formulaic. Always the same issues, always with unbelievably twisted characters- all of whom act in such a way as to appear totally devoid of intelligence. I enjoyed her earlier books, but resent that she appears to roll out the same old stuff with each new book🤨

Too formulaic

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