Can he crack the code before the Great Revolt begins?May, 1381. As the Great Revolt draws ever nearer, rebels openly roam the streets of London, waiting for the violence to begin. Their mysterious envoy, the Herald of Hell, appears at night all over the city, striking terror into the hearts of those who oppose them. But who is he?When his chancery clerk is found hanged in a notorious Southwark brothel, the ruthless Thibault, John of Gaunt's Master of Secrets, summons Brother Athelstan to investigate. Did Amaury Whitfield really kill himself following a visit from the terrifying Herald of Hell? Athelstan is unconvinced.In the dead man's possession was a manuscript containing a great secret which he had been striving to decipher. If he could only unlock the cipher and interpret the messages being carried to the so-called Herald of Hell, Athelstan would be one step closer to catching the killer. But time is running outAn utterly enthralling medieval mystery, perfect for fans of D. V. Bishop, D. L. Valentine and Antonia Hodgson.
| ISBN: | 9781804360163 |
| Publication date: | 25th April 2022 |
| Author: | Paul Doherty |
| Publisher: | Canelo Digital Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Ebook (Epub) |
| Pagination: | 320 pages |
| Series: | The Brother Athelstan Mysteries |
| Genres: |
Historical crime and mysteries Crime and Mystery History of religion Historical Fiction Historical adventure fiction Alternative history fiction Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives European history European history: medieval period, middle ages Religious and spiritual fiction |