Three young men die of a strange illness signaled by sleepwalking, delusions and strange mutterings. Is it poisoning or witchcraft? Now Isaac must discover the murderer, cure Girona of its deadly hysteria, and expose the charlatan who caused it.
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In 1353 Girona, Spain, the sudden death of three healthy, but discontented youths stun the townsfolk. Aaron the Baker's son, Loren, the seminarian's son, and Marc the weaver's son all die in the same horrific way. Most of the local residents believe evil witchcraft killed the three lads. However, the blind Jewish physician Isaac thinks it is more likely that mortal happenings occurred. He strongly feels an unknown assailant poisoned the trio. Hysteria grips the town as any female could now be accused of practicing witchcraft by people seeking retaliation. Isaac, accompanied by his apprentice Yusef and his daughter-assistant Raquel, races against time to prove that a devious and deadly con artist is behind the apparent devilish disease. Fans of historical mysteries will know that Caroline Roe is the real deal with her latest Isaac who-done-it. The story line is filled with detail and action that paints a panorama of Medieval Spain, especially the Jewish quarter. The medical mystery is absolutely awesome, but it is the depth to all the characters that turn this into one of the best historical mystery entries. CURE FOR A CHARLATAN and CHRONICLES OF ISAAC OF GIRONA are first rate reads. Harriet Klausner
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Master Isaac, Master Guillem, Pons Manet, Master Pons, San Feliu, Mistress Raquel, Mistress Judith, Guillem de Montpellier, Black Death, Lorens Manet, Mistress Esther, Nicholau Mallol, Sant Narcis, Tia Josefa, Francesc Adrober, Francesc Monterranes, Marc de Puig, Master Lorens, Master Ramon, Mistress Marieta, Papa Isaac, Tomas de Costa, Ferran Manet, Lady Elicsenda, Master Ephraim New!
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- A Draught For A Dead Man by Caroline Roe in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Back Matter
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- Murder In The Pleasure Gardens by Rosemary Stevens in Back Matter
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