Bloodstone (Audible Audio Edition) Paul Doherty Terry Wale Soundings Books
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December, 1380. When the corpse of Sir Robert Kilverby is discovered in a locked room, Brother Athelstan accompanies the King's coronor to investigate. For the late Sir Robert had in his possession a sacred bloodstone which he was planning to donate to the Abbey of St Fulcher-on-Thames.
The bloodstone has disappeared and the Regent is taking an uncomfortably close interest in the case. Athelstan is sceptical of rumours of a curse hanging over Kilverby and his comrades of the Wyvern Company. But then it is discovered that a second old soldier has been slain on the same night. As Athelstan begins to uncover the dark secrets surrounding the Abbey of St Fulcher, the bloodstone curse seems all too real.
Bloodstone (Audible Audio Edition) Paul Doherty Terry Wale Soundings Books
It's been nine (long) years since we last heard from the good friar, but this month Paul Doherty has resumed his Brother Athelstan series with the publication of "Bloodstone." It is a welcomed return and Athelstan hasn't dropped a beat--it's still "murder most foul (and holy)"!Sir Robert Kilverby's corpse has been discovered in a locked room (a favorite conundrum for Brother Athelstan) and together with the King's coroner, Sir John Cranston, it is revealed that a priceless relic, a sacred bloodstone, has disappeared. Sir Robert had planned to donate the gem to the Abbey of St. Fulcher-on-Thames. Thus, the plot thickens, as it usually does in a Doherty mystery. Of course, initially, the question: did he die of natural causes or was he murdered? opens up the investigation. Besides theft and murder, Sir John of Gaunt himself covets the relic and takes a very close position to the investigation.
There is a rumor (to which Athelstan doesn't subscribe) that the bloodstone is cursed--that the curse has been hanging over Kilverby, who'd plundered the jewel from the Abbey of St. Calliste during one of the battles in France. And when a second death--an old soldier who'd also been involved--occurs, the rumors pick up speed and authority!
It is up to Brother Athelstan and his special parishioners, along with Sir John, to unravel this mystery. Watching him methodically work his way (albeit quite exciting at the same time) makes "Bloodstone" another worthwhile adventure in this series.
Welcome home, Brother Athelstan. Here's to many more adventures.
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Bloodstone (Audible Audio Edition) Paul Doherty Terry Wale Soundings Books Reviews
Another well written and absorbing Brother Athelstan tale. Paul Doherty convincingly evokes medieval London and its colourful characters. Recommended to all fans of medieval murder mysteries.
I really enjoyed this Brother Athelston book by Paul Doherty. I had trouble putting it down and would recommend it to anyone who loves a good whodunnit. The things that happen in a Monastery!
I was thrilled when I saw there was a new Brother Athelstan book. My husband and I love him and all the other characters in this great series. We were a little disappointed in this particular offering though. It lacked the personality and...well, life of the other ones. Nevertheless we still enjoyed reading about our old friends. I don't know that I would recommend it to someone who has never read the other books, but it is a nice re-visit for those who already know Bro. Athelstan and Sir John.
but I found it a bit of a letdown. Sir John Cranston and Brother Athelstan continue to be admirable, interesting characters, but it felt as it the plot was driven by a need to just keep adding one murder on top of another. I am still eager to see what is next in store for the puzzle solving team and what happens to other characters in the series. I will read more, but recommend that anyone reading these for the first time begin at book one.
The Brother Athelstan mysteries are an engaging series of stories with historical detail, and relatable characters. I will confess that some of the logic and clues of some of the earlier stories are absent. Athestan’s solution makes sense, but there is little to understand how he reached his conclusions, I wouldn’t wish to give any spoilers by saying more about that. The story weaves together a series of related events into an engaging mystery, which is typical of Doherty’s series.
Spoiler! In this installment, Brother Athelstan is removed from the warmth and familiarity of St. Erconwald’s Parish and the colorful parishioners of the poor parish. Hardly a mention of the great Bonaventure or Philomel, companions to the lonely friar, and therefore, disappointing in my opinion. The richness of the story is missing, replaced with a cold Brother Athelstan who is almost unrecognizable.
I have just reread for third time - consecutively! First time for fun, second and third times looking up medieval slang, architecture, food, clothing, weapons, tools, cloth, make-up, names - especially surnames, spices, etc just about everything.
Good mysteries and a good introduction to the 1300's. One can learn so much - if one wishes to do so.
It's been nine (long) years since we last heard from the good friar, but this month Paul Doherty has resumed his Brother Athelstan series with the publication of "Bloodstone." It is a welcomed return and Athelstan hasn't dropped a beat--it's still "murder most foul (and holy)"!
Sir Robert Kilverby's corpse has been discovered in a locked room (a favorite conundrum for Brother Athelstan) and together with the King's coroner, Sir John Cranston, it is revealed that a priceless relic, a sacred bloodstone, has disappeared. Sir Robert had planned to donate the gem to the Abbey of St. Fulcher-on-Thames. Thus, the plot thickens, as it usually does in a Doherty mystery. Of course, initially, the question did he die of natural causes or was he murdered? opens up the investigation. Besides theft and murder, Sir John of Gaunt himself covets the relic and takes a very close position to the investigation.
There is a rumor (to which Athelstan doesn't subscribe) that the bloodstone is cursed--that the curse has been hanging over Kilverby, who'd plundered the jewel from the Abbey of St. Calliste during one of the battles in France. And when a second death--an old soldier who'd also been involved--occurs, the rumors pick up speed and authority!
It is up to Brother Athelstan and his special parishioners, along with Sir John, to unravel this mystery. Watching him methodically work his way (albeit quite exciting at the same time) makes "Bloodstone" another worthwhile adventure in this series.
Welcome home, Brother Athelstan. Here's to many more adventures.
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