A fine series by a favorite,extremely talented writer, who loves the history of this area of England. John the Carpenter was orphaned at nine by the Black Death.He lost his father who taught him to love and "listen to" wood, how to be resilient and left him his tools.
Our story opens with John being fairly prosperous, in very perilous times, following plague and famine. He is asked by the coroner to investigate the death of a young anchoress, who is revered by all, and is the youngest daughter of an important man with ties to the crown.
John can barely refuse, although his wife is angry and distraught, as his previous role with a prior coroner had almost cost his life. Now six years later he very much needs the reward he is promised, which will make his family secure. Will it put his family and himself in danger? Will he solve it in the short time he is allowed?
This one was a serious nail biter through the end to the story. Highly recommended! Chris Nickson is a master at historical mysteries, especially of this epoch.
I love medieval mysteries. I am putting the series on my wish list.
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