The Abbot's Gibbet: A medieval mystery of dangerous secrets and a town full of suspects from Michael Jecks
About this audiobook
The fifth instalment in the bestselling historical mystery series from Michael Jecks. Perfect for fans of Rory Clements and S. J. Parris. ** **A gruesome murder with no clues or motives will shake a community to its core.
Devon, 1319. Merchants from all over England and beyond are drawn to Tavistock's famous fair. Wealthy visitors may be a tempting target for cut-purses, but no one expects a murder, let alone a headless corpse.
Newly arrived in town, Sir Baldwin Furnshill, Keeper of the King's Peace, and Simon Puttock, Bailiff of Lydford Castle, are asked by the Abbot to investigate. But where can they start when the corpse itself is unidentifiable?
With the town awash with rumours, and no shortage of suspicious strangers, can Simon and Baldwin unravel this complex web of mystery?
Praise for Michael Jecks:
'Utterly enthralling' Karen Maitland
'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom
'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low
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About the author
Michael Jecks is the author of over 50 novels inspired by history and legend. He is the founder of Medieval Murderers, and has served on the committees of the Historical Writers’ Association, the CWA and he Detection Club. He was International Guest of Honour at the Bloody Words festival in Toronto, and Grand Master of the first parade in the New Orleans Mardi Gras.
