R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 11/16/2012 + 1440 more book reviews

Missing books and the murder of a poor young scholar take Hugh de Singleton from his personal search for a wife. He is attracted to the lovely Katherine Caxton but so is someone else who resents Hugh's courting to the point of framing him for theft, a hanging offense; kidnapping; and possibly murder. Meanwhile, he investigates the theft and discovers the body of a scholar who is believed to have drowned. Hugh's examination shows that isn't so. Is the same person responsible for the theft? Hugh doesn't know but works hard to unravel the mystery.
In the process, his personal troubles interfere with and slow the investigation.

Starr does a remarkable job of placing this mystery in the medieval era. Detail and individual actions seem consistent with what must occur during these events. I liked it and found the author's writing a joy. If you like medieval mysteries, this is one you can put on your reading list.

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