A Bone Of Contention: The third Matthew Bartholomew Chronicle Susanna Gregory 9780751568042
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For the twentieth anniversary of the Matthew Bartholomew series, Sphere is delighted to reissue the first three books with beautiful new series-style covers. Cambridge in 1352 is rife with terrible clashes between the fledgling University and the townspeople. Matthew Bartholomew, physician and teacher at Michaelhouse college, is trying to keep the peace when a student is murdered and the town plunges into chaos. At the same time a skeleton is discovered that is rumoured to belong to a local martyr, and Bartholomew has his hands full investigating both deaths while the rioting intensifies…About the AuthorSusanna Gregory was a police officer in Leeds before taking up an academic career. She has served as an environmental consultant, worked seventeen field seasons in the polar regions, and has taught comparative anatomy and biological anthropology. She is the creator of the Matthew Bartholomew series of mysteries set in medieval Cambridge and the Thomas Chaloner adventures in Restoration London, and now lives in Wales with her husband, who is also a writer.Reviews[A] richly imagined world of colourful medieval society and irresistible monkish sleuthing – Good Book Guide Susanna Gregory writes with fluency and energy, avoids archaic vocabulary, despite her 14th-century setting and, having had a career as an academic, bases the stories in this enjoyable series on careful research – Literary Review 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 – ChoiceBook InformationISBN 9780751568042Author Susanna GregoryFormat PaperbackPage Count 512Imprint SpherePublisher Little, Brown Book GroupWeight(grams) 350gDimensions(mm) 197mm * 126mm * 32mm Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “A Bone Of Contention: The third Matthew Bartholomew Chronicle Susanna Gregory 9780751568042” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
