R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 9/24/2011 + 1438 more book reviews

A good medieval mysteries read! Adelia and Rowley find themselves in turmoil as they try to solve the murder of Rosamund, a mistress of the king. Eleanor, the queen, is strongly suspected of having arranged the murder. A basket of mushrooms containing the death cap was delivered to the castle when the only person present is a simple servant who accepts it, knowing that Rosamund loves mushrooms. A snowstorm traps the suspects and Rosamund in a convent after Rowley disappears into an icy cold river. Found it difficult to accept that he could survive in such conditions but he does. Meanwhile Adelia and her child Allie are trapped with the murderer or murderers, the queen, soldiers and clergy as resources are strained with the needs of the trapped people. A handsome young man is found murdered, shot with a crossbow, on the bridge to the convent and the simple servant is found hangings from a hook. Not suicide but another murder. When an attempt to burn down the cell where Rosamund's housekeeper is imprisoned, Adelia is sure everyone is in peril. And, her child sleeping in her basket is found outside their room just a few inches from a 20 foot drop. Adelia is so frightened that she wants to return to Italy to keep her child safe. Can she solve the murders without endangering herself and Allie. Only time will tell.

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