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1304: The Church and the French Crown are locked in a power struggle.
In Normandy, monks on a secret mission are murdered.
Young noblewoman Agnès de Souarcy fights to retain her independence but must face the Inquisition, unaware that she is the focus of an ancient quest.
About the author
Andrea Japp is one of the grandes dames of French crime writing with over thirty novels published. She is a forensic scientist by profession and weaves this knowledge into her books, giving them particular authenticity.
Lorenza Garcia translates from French and Spanish. Her two most recent translations are The Montmartre Investigation by Claude Izner, which she co-translated with Isabel Reid, and The Season of the Beast by Andrea H. Japp. She currently lives in London.
Summary
1304 The Church and the French Crown are locked in a power struggle. In the Normandy countryside, monks on a secret mission are brutally murdered and a poisoner is at large at Clairets Abbey. Young noblewoman Agnes de Souarcy fights to retain her independence but must face the Inquisition, unaware that she is the focus of an ancient quest.
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'Japp has written an intricate, dark, and riveting tale; a compelling book that I found difficult to put down ... highly recommended for any medieval mystery fan' The Medieval Magazine
'An excellent read' Historical Novels Review
'Captivating characters … and vivid descriptions' Le Figaro
'Perfect for those looking for a compelling medieval mystery' J Swisko, NetGalley Reviewer
'Enthralling, page after page' Encre Noir
'The plot was clever, the mystery tantalising and the pacing excellent. I will be moving straight on to the second volume' T.Rogers, NetGalley Reviewer
'Readers will eagerly look forward to the next installment in this historical series... Japp does a fine job conveying the state of forensic science of the age... suspenseful medieval whodunnit' Publishers Weekly
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'Japp has written an intricate, dark, and riveting tale; a compelling book that I found difficult to put down ... highly recommended for any medieval mystery fan' The Medieval Magazine
'An excellent read' Historical Novels Review
'Captivating characters ... and vivid descriptions' Le Figaro
'Perfect for those looking for a compelling medieval mystery' J Swisko, NetGalley Reviewer
'Enthralling, page after page' Encre Noir
'The plot was clever, the mystery tantalising and the pacing excellent. I will be moving straight on to the second volume' T.Rogers, NetGalley Reviewer
'Readers will eagerly look forward to the next installment in this historical series... Japp does a fine job conveying the state of forensic science of the age... suspenseful medieval whodunnit' Publishers Weekly
