The Abbot's Agreement
By Mel Starr
Master Hugh de Singleton is making his way toward Oxford when he discovers the corpse of a young Benedictine not half a mile from the nearby abbey.
The abbey's novice master confirms the boy's identity; it is John, one of three novices. He had gone missing four days previous, and yet his corpse is fresh. There has been plague in the area, but this was not the cause of death-the lad has been stabbed in the back. To Hugh's sinking heart, the abbot has a commission for him.
With realistic medical procedures of the period, droll medieval wit, and a consistent underlying sense of Christian compassion, the seventh in the chronicles of Hugh de Singleton will delight medieval history and crime fiction fans alike.
My Review:
This was a very intriguing mystery. It was interesting to read how he knew the victim drowned in 1368. It was also interesting to read how they examined the murder sight. The author definitely knows about this time period and was very accurate. I have read other books in this series, but this is my favorite. I also like Hugh's side kick Arthur. The seem to finish each others thoughts, most of the time. The ending was good and I can not wait to read where Hugh is going next. i am giving this book a 4/5. I have been given a copy to review through Kregel, however all opinions are my own.
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