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Delve into the world of fourteenth-century England in this thrilling historical murder mystery, the seventeenth in the brilliant Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton

Delve into the world of fourteenth-century England in this thrilling historical mystery, the sixteenth in the brilliant Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton

Edmund Harkins has gone missing. Few would confess to liking the man, an abuser and distinctly unsavoury character. For many of the local villagers, the good tidings of his murder are made sweeter by the news that pigs have disinterred his corpse in a shallow grace. Sir Hugh de Singleton, bailiff at Bampton Castle, must tread carefully as he conducts his investigation into who has slain Edmund. Will he earn the enmity of villagers when the truth outs? Hugh must also contend with the new vicar, the nephew of the Bishop of Exeter. Rather than aiding Hugh, Father Harold Brantyngham contributes to the unhealthy atmosphere of suppression and suspicion that pervades the village. Hugh conducts his duty under intense scrutiny, and with few allies..

Sir Hugh de Singleton is spurred into action when one of Master John Wycliffe's scholars is found dead after a thunderstorm. Was he stuck by lightning, or was there something more sinister to his death?

Keeping watch over the Easter Sepulchre, where the Host and crucifix are stored between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, is considered a privilege. So, it is shocking when it is discovered that Odo, the priest's clerk, has abandoned his post. But as the hours pass and Odo is not found, Hugh de Singleton is called upon. It is Hugh that finds the dried blood before the altar, and fear grows for the missing man; Will Hugh be called upon to investigate another murder, or will the man be found hale and hearty? But if so, where has the blood come from?

A knight's wife mysteriously disappears from her carriage. Kidnapping is suspected. Can Hugh de Singleton discover what has happened before it's too late?

At Prince Edward's behest, Master Hugh must discover who poisoned one of the Prince's knights

Set against a backdrop of perilous travel, Master Hugh de Singleton embarks on a quest to find his missing friend, coroner Hubert Shillside. His journey leads him to a shocking discovery—a body that raises more questions than answers. As reports of violence and chaos surface, Hugh must navigate a web of deception and danger to uncover the truth. With the threat of the guilty lurking nearby, he faces the challenge of solving the mystery while ensuring his own safety in a world where shadows hide dark intentions.

War looms between France and England, and Hugh de Singleton is required to accompany Lord Gilbert. But death hits the war party before they reach the battlefield.

The morning after the festivities of Midsummer's Eve, the villagers of Bampton make a grisly discovery.