The Embroidered Corpse (Paperback)

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Key Phrases: framed tapestry, Sir Gerald, Kidbrooke House, Bayeux Tapestry (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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A fast moving story with much local colour, witty dialogue and historical background. -- Barbara Buhrer, Reviewer's Choice

An intriguing mystery … for mystery and history buffs alike, this is a fast, clear read, recommended for all ages. -- Jennifer Macaire

Dan Brown & Kavanagh are great researchers. Their novels provide history lessons that make the reader curious about the past. -- OALA Reviews -Lee Gooden

If you love history or a good mystery, you must read this book! -- Alicia Karen Elkins, GWN Book Reviewer

Kavanagh has done it again, writing a riveting and historical tale rivaling the finest style in the traditional British mystery! -- Viviane Crystal-Crystal Reviews.

Kavanagh's books are addictive. Once you start this mystery series, you want to keep reading. -- Nancy Madison

Rich characterization brings the story to life, and his approach to plot development keeps that life moving at break-neck speed. -- TCM-Reviews Kevin Aguanno

The Embroidered Corpse is one of the most thrilling stories that I have ever read. -- Annick. Euro reviews

With mystery, mayhem and murder, The Embroidered Corpse delivers a well-written tale to mystery readers, antiquities aficionados and history buffs. -- Amy Brozio-Andrews

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Bewrite Books (May 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1905202369
• ISBN-13: 978-1905202362
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #436,988 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "a great story", August 9, 2006

By	A reader - See all my reviews

When Belinda goes to York with Hazel, they decide to visit the Kidbrooke House, just out of curiosity. But when they get there, they are astonished to see an embroidered figure of what appears to be the corpse of a monk. Nobody seems to be able to explain where it comes from, but it has been in the family for a long time. Somehow Belinda becomes intrigued by Kidbrooke House and by Sir Gerald Taylor, as somehow that man fascinates her.
A few days later, a body is found at Kidbrooke House, the body of a man who was murdered in a very brutal and sadistic way. It must have happened just after Belinda and Hazel left. When Belinda finds out about the murder, she and Hazel decide to return to Kidbrooke House. But what they never could have expected happens and before they know it, they are involved in a murder case.
The Embroidered Corpse is one of the most thrilling stories that I have ever read. Sadistic murderers, a religious cult, a strange riddle and monks who are involved in some way... Brian Kavanagh has mixed all of this, and much more, together and the result is a great story that is fascinating to read. I promise you that once you start reading The Embroidered Corpse, you will find it very difficult to put this story beside you! You want to know the clue, who did those murders and why? You'll find out...
Annick EURO-REVIEWS

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A different kind of British cozy, November 10, 2006

By	Lorraine Zaleski "aunt naine" (Syracuse New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I thought the beginning was slow vs an action packed opening, The background is modern England, the narrator a young woman who has a closer relationship with the female owner of a pawn shop than with her boyfriend (and yes this annoyed me).
There are two vicars and a church mystery. To me, the villain was too strong, too hateful.
Once the story got going, it was absorbing, the ending came to a satisfying conclusion which was unexpected and wrapped up nicely. I wanted more description,, of tbe English country side. What the major char looked like, niggling stuff. I was engrossed in the plot and satisfied at the conclusion. I am looking for other works by this author.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Embroidered Corpse, July 27, 2008

By	Melissa A. Palmer - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Embroidered Corpse
By Brian Kavanagh
ISBN: 1-905202-36-9


This book, second in the series, has Belinda, Hazel and Mark searching for clues to a missing tapestry that may have been the reason for more than one murder. The book begins with a murder of a man with antique furniture. Hazel then purchases some of his furniture at an auction, which is how the tapestry ends up with Belinda. Belinda tries to translate the tapestry and it ends up getting stolen. People connected to Belinda's tapestry end up getting murdered. Belinda infiltrates a religious group nearby; they are apparently connected to the tapestry as well. There are many twists and turns in the search for the tapestry and the people who want it.

Belinda, Mark and Hazel are better developed in this book than in the first. The author seems to have hit a good groove of understanding with his main characters. This book was a stronger mystery than the first in the series. I rated it a 4.5/5.

Reviewed by Melissa A. Palmer
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July 27, 2008