Scarlet Spring (Abbey Mysteries) [Paperback]

Cherith Baldry (Author)

Book Description

Series: Abbey Mysteries | Publication Date: October 7, 2004

At the foot of Glastonbury Tor is a blessed spring where the water runs red, supposedly representing the blood of Christ. But when Gwyneth and Hereward's friend, Brother Timothy, visits the spring one day, the water is running red for another reason - a traveling merchant has been killed there! Gwyneth and Hereward set about trying to solve the murder and once again find themselves calling upon the old hermit, Ursus, for help. This title is being published in partnership with the successful packaging company, Working Partners, who are responsible for such series as "Animal Ark", and "Dolphin Diaries".

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Cherith Baldry was born in Lancaster, England, and studied at Manchester University and St Anne's College, Oxford. She subsequently worked as a teacher, including a spell as a lecturer at the University of Sierra Leone. Cherith is now a fulltime writer of fiction for both children and adults.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Oxford Childrens (October 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0192753649
• ISBN-13: 978-0192753649
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,933,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book from the Abbey Mysteries series., May 22, 2005

By 

Rebecca Herman (USA) - See all my reviews
(HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)    (VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Scarlet Spring (Abbey Mysteries) (Paperback)

This is the third book in the Abbey Mysteries series, which is about thirteen-year-old Gwyneth Mason and her younger brother, Hereward, who live in Glastonbury, England, in 1190.

When Nathaniel de Bere, a guest at their father's inn, is murdered, the adults warn Gwyneth and Hereward not to get involved. They may have solved other mysteries, but this time a man is dead and it's just too dangerous. Gwyneth and Hereward resent this, and decide to investigate the mystery on their own anyway. They learn Nathaniel de Bere was involved in a poisoning plot -- could he have been killed to keep him silent? Or was he killed over the treasure he was searching for in Glastonbury? Gwyneth and Hereward are determined to find the truth, but it leads them to suspect people they know well, people who are their friends.

Readers who enjoyed the first two books about Gwyneth and Hereward are sure to enjoy this one as well. As with the previous books, the Medieval setting is very well done and the story is a real page-turner. I look forward to reading the fourth book in this series and seeing what adventures the Mason children experience next.