Items related to The Butcher Bird – A Somershill Manor Mystery
Synopsis
Oswald de Lacy is growing up fast in his new position as Lord of Somershill Manor. However, there is still the same amount of work to be done in the farms and fields, and the few people left to do it think they should be paid more--something the King himself has forbidden.
Just as anger begins to spread, the story of the Butcher Bird takes flight. People claim to have witnessed a huge creature in the skies. A new-born baby is found impaled on a thorn bush. And then more children disappear. Convinced the bird is just a superstitious rumor, Oswald must discover what is really happening. He can expect no help from his snobbish mother and his scheming sister Clemence, who is determined to protect her own child, but happy to neglect her step-daughters.
From the plague-ruined villages of Kent to the thief-infested streets of London and the luxurious bedchamber of a bewitching lady, Oswald's journey is full of danger, dark intrigue, and shocking revelations."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
Sykes can be described as the 'medieval C. J. Sansom.' Off-the-charts imaginative and breathtaking.--New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver
Sykes offers an unusual perspective on this historical period. She also deals realistically with the troubles of the era's women.
Ms. Sykes does a skillful job of making her forward-thinking but all-too-human protagonist both believable and likeable, and in bringing to life an epoch when "science" was often as dangerous as superstition.
The second in Sykes' fine series is a puzzling mystery with a surprise at the end, filled with historical detail and, in Oswald, a slowly growing force to be reckoned with.
From his small village in Kent to the seamy underbelly of London, Oswald's mission to rid his land of the Butcher Bird is enthralling, chilling, and vastly entertaining.
Book Description
A gripping medieval historical crime thriller, from a brilliant new voice.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherPegasus
- Publication date2017
- ISBN 10 1605989819
- ISBN 13 9781605989815
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages336
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
£ 28.23
Shipping:
£ 3.22
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Butcher Bird: A Somershill Manor Mystery
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 12022180-75
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
The Butcher Bird: A Somershill Manor Mystery
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.2. Seller Inventory # G1605989819I3N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Butcher Bird: A Somershill Manor Mystery (The Somershill Manor Mysteries)
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # K04E-00906
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Butcher Bird: A Somershill Manor Mystery
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.2. Seller Inventory # G1605989819I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Butcher Bird: A Somershill Manor Mystery
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.2. Seller Inventory # G1605989819I4N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Butcher Bird: A Somershill Manor Mystery
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.2. Seller Inventory # G1605989819I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Butcher Bird: A Somershill Manor Mystery
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.2. Seller Inventory # G1605989819I4N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Butcher Bird: A Somershill Manor Mystery
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.2. Seller Inventory # G1605989819I3N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Butcher Bird: A Somershill Manor Mystery (The Somershill Manor Mysteries)
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_403554684
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Butcher Bird: A Somershill Manor Mystery [Hardcover] [Apr 04, 2016] Sykes, S. D.
Seller: Kell's Books, North Hollywood, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. VERY GOOD - Clean and solid. No highlighting or writing. 100% Money Back Guarantee on all Items. We believe in providing accurate grading on used books and excellent customer service. Seller Inventory # KS-170330006
Quantity: 1 available