Chambers of Death, Priscilla Royal
Chambers of Death, Priscilla Royal
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Chambers of Death
A Medieval Mystery

Author: Priscilla Royal

Narrator: Vanessa Benjamin

Unabridged: 8 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/31/2009

Synopsis

When one of her company falls ill on a return journey to Tyndal, Prioress Eleanor accepts lodging at a nearby manor. There, Master Stevynss wife is having an affair with the groom, while a local widow acts more like the lady of the manor than the lady herself. The masters eldest son and spouse are obsessed with sin and heaven, while his youngest son, bound for the church, unexpectedly returns with more interest in lute playing than the priesthood. It is no surprise when someones throat is cut, but the sheriff does all he can to avoid offending the family rather than seeking the real killer. When he arrests a servant, she herself is stabbed before she can either prove her innocence or be taken away for hanging. Eleanor must discover the dark secrets that have led to this string of killings before the murderer strikes again.

About Priscilla Royal

Priscilla Royal grew up in British Columbia, earned a degree in world literature from San Francisco State University, and worked for the federal government in various positions. She is the author of the Medieval Mystery series featuring Eleanor, prioress of Tyndal, and she is a member of the Mystery Writers of America, California Writers Club, and Sisters in Crime.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Vicki on May 20, 2017

Prioress Eleanor and Brother Thomas stop at a manor on their way home because of awful weather which has caused a young novice traveling with them to fall ill. The lord of the manor has a young wife who's been fooling around with one of the grooms. The groom is found with his throat cut soon after t......more

Goodreads review by Jen on November 12, 2014

Murder, of course, can be expected. The problem is that I didn't much care for this sixth book in the series. Any series can vary in quality, but I'm not sure if that was the reason I didn't like it as much or if I'm growing a bit tired of the tension between Eleanor and her favorite monk. Purchased......more

Goodreads review by Susan on April 01, 2016

Another enjoyable read. I'm a big fan of this series of books. Yes they are a bit predictable, but they are fun and a there is a lot to be said of that.......more

Goodreads review by Woodstock on July 03, 2020

God The Devil Men Women Sin Sex It's probably a common idea that societies of long ago didn't struggle with problems we think of as arising from our contemporary life and times. But as Royal's series makes clear, that's hardly the case. Sister Eleanor is a woman of some responsibility in her position......more

Goodreads review by Bruce Hamilton on August 21, 2024

Chambers of Death Elinor and a few others from the Priory had taken a journey and on their return journey encountered murder. Who killed Toby the stable man? A Sheriff not familiar with Elinor suspected the cook and is ready to hang her. Thomas and Elinor think differently. So who is the murder and a......more

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