The Lady Agnes Mystery: Volume 1 (The Lady Agnès Mystery): The Season of the Beast and The Breath of the Rose - Softcover

Andrea H. Japp; Lorenza Garcia (Translator)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1910477168 ISBN 13: 9781910477168

Publisher: Gallic Books, 2015

Synopsis

1304 The Church and the French Crown are locked in a power struggle. In the Normandy countryside, monks on a secret mission are brutally murdered and a poisoner is at large at Clairets Abbey. Young noblewoman Agnès de Souarcy fights to retain her independence but must face the Inquisition, unaware that she is the focus of an ancient quest.

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1304: The Church and the French Crown are locked in a power struggle.In Normandy, monks on a secret mission are murdered.Young noblewoman Agnes de Souarcy fights to retain her independence but must face the Inquisition, unaware that she is the focus of an ancient quest."

Review:

'Japp has written an intricate, dark, and riveting tale; a compelling book that I found difficult to put down ... highly recommended for any medieval mystery fan.'--The Medieval Magazine

'An excellent read.'-- Historical Novels Review 'Captivating characters ... and vivid descriptions'--Le Figaro

'Perfect for those looking for a compelling medieval mystery.' --J Swisko, NetGalley Reviewer

'Enthralling, page after page' --Encre Noir

'The plot was clever, the mystery tantalising and the pacing excellent. I will be moving straight on to the second volume.' --T.Rogers, NetGalley Reviewer

'Readers will eagerly look forward to the next installment in this historical series...Japp does a fine job conveying the state of forensic science of the age...suspenseful medieval whodunit' --Publishers Weekly

About this edition

• Publisher: Gallic Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1910477168
• ISBN 13: 9781910477168
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 604