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The Godless (Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan, Bk 19)
The Godless - Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan, Bk 19 Author:Paul C. Doherty, Paul Harding Past crimes lead to new murder in the latest gripping Brother Athelstan mystery, set in 14th century London. — November, 1381. London has been rocked by a series of bizarre and brutal murders. The corpses of a number of prostitutes have been discovered, their throats slit, their bodies stripped; in each case, a blood-red wig has been placed on th... more »eir heads.
At the same time, a mysterious explosion rips through a royal war cog bound for Calais, killing all on board. Could there be a connection?
Summoned to assist in the investigations by Sir John Cranston, Brother Athelstan uncovers rumours that the mysterious Oriflamme is responsible. But who – or what - exactly is he … and why has he suddenly reappeared after almost twenty years?« less