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A Summer Of Discontent
Chronicles of Matthew Bartholomew (Book 8)
- Author
- Susanna Gregory
- Narrator
- David Thorpe
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Publish Date
- 15 June 2017
- Run Time
- 19 hours 59 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
At the same time Bartholomew comes across an underground movement of rebellion against the church and the tithes they demand from the laity, and the two men also learn that there has been a spate of burglaries which are being blamed on a band of travellers. Then a fellow of the priory is murdered almost under their noses. Can this death be connected to the others? Are all the killings linked to the burgeoning rebellion in the city?
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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All the books featuring Michael and Matthew that I have read so far are wonderful. However this one, in my opinion, stands out as both interesting and absorbing. It is difficult to understand how the author can imagine such a complex storylines and still bring all the many threads together in the last two exciting chapters. This is a book I shall remember always. I am looking forward to reading more by Susannah Gregory.
Geoff Miles 2023-11-18
Details
- Author
- Susanna Gregory
- Narrator
- David Thorpe
- Duration
- 19 hours 59 minutes
- Release Date
- 15 June 2017
- ISBN
- 9781405537582
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Genre
- Historical crime and mysteries, Thriller / suspense fiction
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
It's August, 1354, and physician-monk Matthew Bartholomew jumps at the chance to travel to Ely with his friend and colleague Brother Michael, as it will give him a unique opportunity to study in the richly stocked library of the Benedictine priory. Michael has been summoned to the city by his bishop, but it isn't until they arrive that they discover the reason - the bishop has been accused of murder. The charge seems ludicrous, but Michael takes the investigation seriously and energetically sets about his task.At the same time Bartholomew comes across an underground movement of rebellion against the church and the tithes they demand from the laity, and the two men also learn that there has been a spate of burglaries which are being blamed on a band of travellers. Then a fellow of the priory is murdered almost under their noses. Can this death be connected to the others? Are all the killings linked to the burgeoning rebellion in the city?
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