Set in late medieval Sherborne, and against the back drop of the Battle of the Fonts, Matthias Barton puts himself and his household into unwitting danger as he strives to unravel murder amongst the monks of the Abbey.
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Sherborne Abbey and Shaftesbury Abbey become entwined in this further medieval adventure involving the schoolmaster Matthias Barton.....the third in the Sherborne Medieval mystery series.
Set in the 1440s, Sherborne is on the brink of civil disobedience amid the unrest of King Henry VI's reign. The Abbot faces a critical issue threatening the Abbey's stability and seeks the help of Sir Tobias, the Coroner, and schoolmaster Matthias Barton from Milborne Port. Together, they must navigate the tensions and challenges of a community in turmoil to uncover solutions that could restore order.
Endgame
- 156 páginas
- 6 horas de lectura
Set in 1450, the story unfolds in a time of unrest in England, particularly affecting the Sherborne area. Matthias Barton, a respected educator, faces turmoil as his stepson Luke attends Oxford's prestigious schools. Meanwhile, Finn, a former student of Matthias, has gone missing while seeking out the Kentish rebels to join their cause against perceived injustices. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, rebellion, and the quest for justice during a tumultuous period in history.
As a disabled soldier arrives in Sherborne with devastating news for his friend the Coroner, Matthias Barton finds himself drawn in once again to a tangled tale of deceit and murder, against the nightmare background of the Abbey fired by the angry townspeople. Who is this disabled soldier..a friend or a clever trickster?