When an unidentified body is discovered in the harbor town of Axmouth, the county coroner Sir John de Wolfe is summoned to investigate. The manner of the young man's death is a matter of some dispute, but it was clearly no accident. In the ensuing murder investigation, Sir John is frustrated by what appears to be a conspiracy of silence among the seamen and townsfolk. There are many inhabitants of Axmouth who seem willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure that the shocking truth behind the death remains hidden. Sir John will need courage, cunning, and determination if he is to solve the case and escape from the town with his life.
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The lack of a true puzzle mars Knight's otherwise solid 12th historical to feature Devon coroner Sir John de Wolfe (after 2008's The Noble Outlaw). In April 1196, an attack by one ship on another in the English Channel culminates in the massacre of the attacked ship's crew. Shortly afterward, de Wolfe looks into the discovery of a strangled corpse in the coastal town of Axmouth. The body turns out to be that of Simon Makerel, a sailor who returned from his last voyage suspiciously affluent and ridden with guilt. The link between the murder and the act of piracy will be obvious to every reader, as it is to de Wolfe, who rapidly takes the measure of the port town and finds evidence that unscrupulous traders are routinely evading customs taxes needed for the king's treasury. Knight offers no plausible alternative motive for Makerel's murder, though as usual he nicely evokes the atmosphere of the period. (Oct.)
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"The thoroughness of the historical detail, however, will doubtless appeal to fans of medieval intrigue and derring-do." —Kirkus Reviews
"Packed with the sights, sounds and smells of medieval England, the Crowner John series is a national treasure." —Birmingham Post
"Detection and suspense are combined with historical authenticity." —Daily Mail
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I have enjoyed Bernard Knight's Crowner John Mysteries and could not wait for this latest in the series to come out in paper back. I pre-ordered it and it arrived late June. I was going to try and hold back so that I could savor his writing, but proved weak. And, am I glad I was. The Manor of Death, not unlike Michael Jecks' series, is more complex than previous works in the series. It also holds considerable surprises for those who enjoy Knight's fiction and non-fiction. Thank You Bernard for a Great Read!
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If you are a fan of the medieval mystery book then Bernard Knight is right up your alley. I have all of them and this one, like the others doesn't disappoint.
The characters are rich and you often want to grab them and shake them when they are being obtuse or stupid just as you would if they were people that you actually knew. Sir John de Wolfe, aka Crowner John is by now one of my favorite characters and I look forward to the next chapter in his life with great anticipation. Gwynn and poor Thomas are also engaging. I look forward to knowing more about them. The neglect of England under the great warrior but lousy King Richard the Lionheart also comes to life under Knight's writing. A good read.
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