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This is a spin-off from Frazer's Dame Frevisse series set in 15th century England, starring the traveling player Joliffe. Joliffe and his troupe are in Oxford for the Corpus Christi festival to perform the play Abraham and Isaac. They attract the attention of the simple-minded Lewis, ward of wealthy merchant Master Penteney, who offers them room and board in exchange for performances at his home. But a dead body is found outside the barn door where they are housed, and with the natural human penchant for blaming any itinerant travelers for trouble, Joliffe is determined to find the truth before they are accused of murder.
Frazer's 15th century world is fascinating as always, and the lives of traveling actors are meticulously detailed. As always, her books are full of side characters who actually existed, the mystery intricate, its solution satisfying, and the characterizations excellent. It's a good start to another series from one of my favorite authors.
Frazer's 15th century world is fascinating as always, and the lives of traveling actors are meticulously detailed. As always, her books are full of side characters who actually existed, the mystery intricate, its solution satisfying, and the characterizations excellent. It's a good start to another series from one of my favorite authors.
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