Isbn: 9781835014721 - consider the ravens: a gripping medieval mystery of murder and secrets on lindisfarne (the scribe of lindisfarne) (1 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 'A superb trip back in time to 15th century Lindisfarne, which is evoked with a tremendous sense of place and engaging characters' S G MacLeanLindisfarne in 1494 is a holy island of secrets.The scribe Linnet is running from her criminal past and seeking sanctuary in the island of her childhood. Shes friendless in the monastery, the monks resentful of a woman scribe, and her only company is Tom the fisherman and a child, Isabelle watchful, clever and unlikeable with her partly tamed raven Pol.The monastery bursar Oswyn threatens to expose Linnets past but she isnt the only one with secrets to hide. Intent upon uncovering the monks misdeeds is the fanatic inspector, sent by the new Bishop of Durham to write a report on the monastery.When Oswyn is found drowned, Linnet suspects the death is not accidental.After another death, Linnet realises theres a killer amongst the brethren, and her own precarious position makes her vulnerable unless she can first identify who it could be. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…