The Devils Disciples, Susanna Gregory
The Devils Disciples, Susanna Gregory
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The Devil's Disciples
The Fourteenth Chronicle of Matthew Bartholomew

Author: Susanna Gregory

Narrator: David Thorpe

Unabridged: 15 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/20/2017

Synopsis

Rumours of plague threaten Cambridge again, ten years after the Black Death had almost laid waste to the town. Neither the church nor its priests had defended people from the disease and now they turn elsewhere for protection, to pagan ritual and magical potions. It is a ripe atmosphere to be exploited by the mysterious 'Sorcerer', an anonymous magician whose increasing influence seems certain to oust both civil and church leaders from power. One murder, another unexplained death, a font filled with blood, a desecreated grave - all bear the hallmarks of the Sorcerer's hand, only the identity of the magician remains a mystery. A mystery which Matthew Barthlomew must solve before he loses his reputation ... and his life.

About Susanna Gregory

Susanna Gregory was a police officer in Leeds before taking up an academic career. She has served as an environmental consultant, worked eighteen field seasons in the polar regions, and has taught comparative anatomy and biological anthropology.She is the creator of the Matthew Bartholomew series of mysteries set in medieval Cambridge and the Thomas Chaloner adventures in Restoration London. She now lives in Wales with her husband, who is also a writer.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Clemens

This very exciting mystery is the 14th volume of the ever improving and wonderful "Matthew Bartholomew Chronicles"! At the beginning of the book you'll find a well-drawn map of Cambridge, England, in the AD 1350s, the place where this story is taking place again, while at the end of the book you'll n......more

Goodreads review by May

I particularly enjoyed this one. More collaboration between Monk Michael & Physician Matthew, and less sniping at each other. I truly did not sort this one out until the author revealed the Sorcerer! Thoroughly enjoying this series.......more

Goodreads review by Pamela

This installment explores more ways that the Black Death continued to impact medieval life. Initially, much property, even whole villages, were abandoned, but with no one to maintain them, buildings quickly fell into disrepair, driving up the cost of buildings in good condition. Further, when the De......more

Goodreads review by Sharon Weyant-Muir

Religious strife makes a good mystery In this novel, Cambridge is again in tension aggravated by drought and very high temperatures. Since there was no refrigeration, food is rotting, growing mold and harboring maggots. Latrines are drying up and a flux has hit the population. Matthew is being worn r......more

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