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Forsaken Soul

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Forsaken Soul
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Priscilla Royal
SeriesMedieval Mysteries
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
Category/GenreHistorical mysteries
ISBN/Barcode 9781590586426
ClassificationsDewey:FIC
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Poisoned Pen Press
Imprint Poisoned Pen Press
Publication Date 1 August 2009
Publication Country United States

Description

The summer of 1273 is peaceful for most of England, but Prioress Eleanor of Tyndal Priory is troubled. Her friend, Crowner Ralf, is newly widowed with a baby daughter. Her new anchoress is terrifying her servants and welcoming visitors to her window at night. And then Martin the Cooper is poisoned at the local inn. Could the murderer be his usual

Author Biography

Priscilla Royal grew up in British Columbia and earned a B.A. in World Literature at San Francisco State University, where she discovered the beauty of medieval literature. She is a theater fan as well as a reader of history, mystery, and fiction of lesser violence. When not hiding in the thirteenth century, she lives in Northern California and is a member of California Writers Club, Mystery Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime.

Reviews

"Against an authentic backdrop of medieval life and lore, Royal once again brings alive characters who are true to their period yet exhibit emotions and feelings that 21st-century readers will recognize as their own." - Publishers Weekly STARRED Review