The First Murder - Hardcover

Medieval Murderers, The

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1849837368 ISBN 13: 9781849837361

Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK, 2012

Synopsis

Carmarthen, 1199 - A sudden snowstorm in late December means that two parties of travellers are forced to abandon their journeys and take refuge in the bustling market town of Carmarthen. Unfortunately, the two groups - one representing the Archbishop of Canterbury and one comprising canons from St David's Cathedral - are bitter opponents in a dispute that has been raging for several months.

When an enigmatic stranger appears, and requests permission to stage a play, which he claims will alleviate tensions and engender an atmosphere of seasonal harmony, the castle's constable, Sir Symon Cole, refuses on the grounds that encouraging large gatherings of angry people is likely to end in trouble, but his wife Gwenllian urges him to reconsider. At first, it appears she is right, and differences of opinions and resentments do seem to have been forgotten in the sudden anticipation of what promises to be some unique entertainment. Unfortunately, one of the Archbishop's envoys - the one chosen to play the role of Cain - dies inexplicably on the eve of the performance, and there is another 'accident' at the castle, which claims the life of a mason.

Throughout the ages, the play is performed in many guises, but each time bad luck seems to follow after all those involved in its production.

About this title

About the Author:

The Medieval Murderers are Michael Jecks, Susanna Gregory, Bernard Knight, Ian Morson, Philip Gooden, and Simon Beaufort. They are the authors of House of Shadows, King Arthur's Bones, The Lost Prophecies, Sacred Stone, Sword of Shame, and The Tainted Relic.

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1849837368
• ISBN 13: 9781849837361
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 384