Rest Not in Peace, Mel Starr
Rest Not in Peace, Mel Starr
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Rest Not in Peace

Author: Mel Starr

Narrator: Steven Crossley

Unabridged: 7 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/29/2020

Synopsis

Master Hugh is asked to provide a sleeping potion for Sir Henry Burley, a friend and guest of Lord Gilbert who has outstayed his welcome at Bampton Castle. The next morning after Master Hugh provides the potion, Sir Henry is found dead, eyes open, in his bed. Master Hugh, the target of the wife’s wrath, is asked by Lord Gilbert to determine the cause of death …

About Mel Starr

Mel Starr is the author of the popular Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton medieval mystery series. He was born and grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. After graduating with an MA degree in history from Western Michigan University, he taught history in Michigan public schools for thirty-nine years. Since retiring, he has focused on his highly successful novels.

About Steven Crossley

Steven Crossley, a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, has built a career on both sides of the Atlantic as an actor and audiobook narrator, for which he has won more than a dozen AudioFile Earphones Awards and been a nominee for the prestigious Audie Award. He is a member of the internationally renowned theater company Complicite and has appeared in numerous theater, television, film, and radio dramas.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cindy B.

Olde English mystery with Christian-based morals, murder with death penalty, sexual restraint, and compassion with hope. Love this series for it’s well drawn plots and acceptance of decency. Narrator is entertaining throughout the series.......more

Goodreads review by Joseph

See my review for book one. This one, though, has always stood out as a favorite.......more

Goodreads review by Melody McGowan

I have enjoyed this series so far, but not so much this one. The plot seemed to move rather tediously. And then to top it all off, towards the last, Lady Petronilla, Lord Gilbert's wife, dies of the plague. She has been a character in the first five books. She seemed a likeable person, and encourage......more

Quotes

“This skilfully woven story is a delight to read. The setting is exceptionally well crafted. Highly recommended.” Davis Bunn, internationally bestselling author, on The Unquiet Bones

“Fans of medieval mysteries will revel in Starr’s fourth lively blending of intriguing suspense and telling historical detail.” Library Journal on Unhallowed Ground

“At last a worthy successor to Ellis Peters. Mel Starr brings medieval crime to life…As a crime writer and medievalist I’m looking forward to absorbing more books by Mel Starr.” Mike Jeeks, author of Fields of Glory, on Ashes to Ashes

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