On Christmas Eve in 1194, Sir John de Wolfe gratefully escapes a party being given by his wife to examine the body of a canon who has been found hanged. Suicide is suspected, but it is soon apparent that there is far more to this case than meets the eye. As always, his investigations are hampered by his brother-in-law, the sheriff Sir Richard de Revelle. But John must tread carefully, for it is not merely petty revenge that Richard has in mind this time—he is plotting treason and John is getting far too close to the truth for comfort.
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Professor Bernard Knight, CBE, became a Home Office Pathologist in 1965 and was appointed Professor of Forensic Pathology, University of Wales College of Medicine, in 1980. During his 40-year career with the Home Office, he performed over 25,000 autopsies, and was involved in many high profile cases, including that of Fred and Rose West, and the child killer, Mary Bell. The author of numerous popular and academic non-fiction books, he has written thirteen novels in the Crowner John mystery series. Professor Knight lives in Cardiff.
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Crowner John is Tested to the Limit,
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This review is from: Crowner's Quest (A Crowner John Mystery) (Paperback)
Christ Mass, 1194 and Sir John de Wolfe (newly appointed coroner for the county of Devon) is attending a party at his own home, the guests include some of the most notable dignitaries of the city of Exeter, including his brother-in-law Sir Richard, Sheriff of the county. His wife Matilda, a usually surly and miserable woman is in good spirits, because she sees the party as an opportunity to raise her social standing something she is always striving to attain. Sir John, much to her disgust is called away to examine the body of a canon who has been found hanged in his own privy. Is it suicide, or is there something more sinister afoot . . . I always enjoy Bernard Knight's novels. There are many good writers about but very few have Prof. Knight's gift of storytelling and the obvious knowledge he has about the period in which he writes.
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I'm enjoying this whole series. It's best to read in chronological order since the characters develop as you go along. Great historical details as a result of good research.
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This series is a really good series and Crowner's Quest is an excellent example. The place and setting takes you back to the time when Richard the Lionheart was King of England and John, his brother, was trying to cause great trouble. The character of Crowner John is a very interesting and likeable one. If you are already a Bernard Knight fan, you will love this book and if it is the first of the series you have read you will immediately want to read all of the others. I can hardly wait to read the next one!
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The morning was ravaged by the sound of axe on tree and the crackle of flames as branches were hacked off and burned. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Richard de Revelle, Giles Fulford, Robert de Hane, John de Alencon, John de Wolfe, Hubert Walter, Martin's Lane, William Fitzhamon, Ralph Morin, Henry de la Pomeroy, Roger de Limesi, Sir John, Berry Pomeroy, Crowner John, Thomas de Peyne, Eric Langton, Prince John, Christ Mass, Henri de Nonant, Jordan de Brent, Shire Hall, Thomas de Boterellis, Bernard Cheever, Hugh de Relaga, Henry Marshal New!
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The morning was ravaged by the sound of axe on tree and the crackle of flames as branches were hacked off and burned. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Richard de Revelle, Giles Fulford, Robert de Hane, John de Alencon, John de Wolfe, Hubert Walter, Martin's Lane, William Fitzhamon, Ralph Morin, Henry de la Pomeroy, Roger de Limesi, Sir John, Berry Pomeroy, Crowner John, Thomas de Peyne, Eric Langton, Prince John, Christ Mass, Henri de Nonant, Jordan de Brent, Shire Hall, Thomas de Boterellis, Bernard Cheever, Hugh de Relaga, Henry Marshal New!
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- The Grim Reaper (Crowner John Mysteries) by Bernard Knight in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Sanctuary Seeker (Crowner John Mysteries) by Bernard Knight in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Poisoned Chalice (Crowner John Mysteries) by Bernard Knight in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Richard the Lionheart by John Gillingham in Front Matter, page 23, and Back Matter
- The Awful Secret (Crowner John Mysteries) by Bernard Knight in Front Matter, and Back Matter
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