Valley of Dry Bones: A Medieval Mystery (Medieval Mysteries (Poison Pen))
Registered by eicuthbertson of Burnaby, British Columbia Canada on 6/27/2011
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2 journalers for this copy...
Enjoyed this historical mystery and I'll be looking for the earlier books.
"In the late summer of 1274, King Edward has finally been anointed England’s ruler, and his queen contemplates a pilgrimage in gratitude for their safe return from Outremer, a journey that will include a stay at Tyndal Priory. Envoys are sent to confirm that everything will be suitable for the king’s wife, and Prioress Eleanor nervously awaits them, knowing that regal visits bring along expense and honor. The cost is higher than expected, however, when Death arrives as the unexpected emissary. One of the courtiers is murdered near the hut where Brother Thomas now lives as a hermit. Each member of the party has reason to hate the dead man, including Crowner Ralf’s eldest brother, Sir Fulke, and the prioress’s nemesis, the man in black. Soon Eleanor is embroiled in the dangerous world of power games, both secular and religious. Indeed, England’s future under a new king may offer hope and relief, but skeletons from the past can come back to life like those in the biblical valley of dry bones. Which had cause enough to kill?
Author Priscilla Royal grew up in British Columbia, received a degree in World Literature from San Francisco State University, and lives in Northern California. She is a member of California Writers Club, Sisters in Crime and Mystery Writers of America. Her medieval mysteries, set in late thirteenth century England, include: Wine of Violence, Tyrant of the Mind, Sorrow Without End, Justice for the Damned, Forsaken Soul, Chambers of Death, and the latest, Valley of Dry Bones."
"In the late summer of 1274, King Edward has finally been anointed England’s ruler, and his queen contemplates a pilgrimage in gratitude for their safe return from Outremer, a journey that will include a stay at Tyndal Priory. Envoys are sent to confirm that everything will be suitable for the king’s wife, and Prioress Eleanor nervously awaits them, knowing that regal visits bring along expense and honor. The cost is higher than expected, however, when Death arrives as the unexpected emissary. One of the courtiers is murdered near the hut where Brother Thomas now lives as a hermit. Each member of the party has reason to hate the dead man, including Crowner Ralf’s eldest brother, Sir Fulke, and the prioress’s nemesis, the man in black. Soon Eleanor is embroiled in the dangerous world of power games, both secular and religious. Indeed, England’s future under a new king may offer hope and relief, but skeletons from the past can come back to life like those in the biblical valley of dry bones. Which had cause enough to kill?
Author Priscilla Royal grew up in British Columbia, received a degree in World Literature from San Francisco State University, and lives in Northern California. She is a member of California Writers Club, Sisters in Crime and Mystery Writers of America. Her medieval mysteries, set in late thirteenth century England, include: Wine of Violence, Tyrant of the Mind, Sorrow Without End, Justice for the Damned, Forsaken Soul, Chambers of Death, and the latest, Valley of Dry Bones."
Journal Entry 2 by eicuthbertson at Waves Coffee - Columbia St in New Westminster, British Columbia Canada on Monday, June 27, 2011
Released 12 yrs ago (6/29/2011 UTC) at Waves Coffee - Columbia St in New Westminster, British Columbia Canada
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Releasing the Seconds! Bookcrossing Meetup (Burnaby/New West). Come & join us!
When:
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
7:00 PM
Where:
Waves Coffee
715 Columbia Street
New Westminster, BC V3M 1B2
Releasing as part of the Canada Day BookCrossing Challenge - BC author.
When:
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
7:00 PM
Where:
Waves Coffee
715 Columbia Street
New Westminster, BC V3M 1B2
Releasing as part of the Canada Day BookCrossing Challenge - BC author.
Journal Entry 3 by themarina at Little Library Lafarge Lake Park (@ Kids Play Area) in Coquitlam, British Columbia Canada on Saturday, November 27, 2021
Released 2 yrs ago (11/27/2021 UTC) at Little Library Lafarge Lake Park (@ Kids Play Area) in Coquitlam, British Columbia Canada
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Releasing at the little library!
