Death and the Chaste Apprentice Author:Robert Barnard One of the most murderable characters is Des Capper, landlord of the historic Saracen's Head Hotel just outside London. A bulky, bullying Australian, Des spies lasciviously on his guests, intruding on their private moments and making himself obnoxious in every possible way. To Des, knowledge is power, but he fails to comprehend that too much kno... more »wledge can also be deadly. The Saracen is hosting various artistic types who've come to town for the Ketterick Arts Festival. With so much talent and egotism under one roof, it's not surprising when violent passions lead to murder. Detective Charlie Peace discovers that the Saracen's maze of corridors contains some dark and surprising secrets.« less