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The Manor of Death
- Author
- Bernard Knight
- Narrator
- Paul Matthews
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Publish Date
- 1 January 2009
- Run Time
- 12 hours 38 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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- Author
- Bernard Knight
- Narrator
- Paul Matthews
- Duration
- 12 hours 38 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 January 2009
- ISBN
- 9781407433103
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Genre
- Crime and mystery fiction
Synopsis
When a body is discovered in the harbour town of Axmouth, Sir John de Wolfe, the county coroner, is summoned to investigate. The manner of the young man's death is a matter of some dispute - but, as Sir John soon discovers, it was no accident. The victim did not drown, as the manor reeve alleges, but was strangled. In the ensuing investigation, Sir John is frustrated by what appears to be a conspiracy of silence among the seamen and townsfolk. Just what is the local population trying to hide? As Crowner John is to learn, there are many inhabitants of Axmouth who will go to any lengths to ensure the shocking truth remains hidden...
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