Search - The Butcher Of St. Peter's (Medieval West Country Mysteries (Paperback))

Well our friend Baldwin is recovering in Exeter from his last adventure. Not only are his physical wounds healing, but some emotional ones as well. His presence in Exeter is convenient for the coroner when a local official is murdered in his own home. Sir Baldwin's respite is interupted for yet another investigation.

While investigating the law officer's death, another body is found could it be that these two deaths are related? Will there be more?

There is great story telling that goes into this mystery. I'm appreciative of Jeck's efforts to connect his fictional tales to actual events that occured and this one is no exception. Jealousy and pride are difficult emotions for clerics as well as seculars and some people have long memories. Ambition without regard for the law is another human weakness as is desperation. All of these human flaws are woven into this story to create an image of 14th century life that is all too familar to our present lives.