The Prodigal Son (Roger the Chapman) - Hardcover

Sedley, Kate

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0727863371 ISBN 13: 9780727863379

Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

The latest title in the acclaimed Roger the Chapman series When Roger the Chapman discovers he has a hitherto unknown half-brother, he has mixed feelings about the matter. But when John Wedmore is accused of being the young page who, six years earlier, robbed his mistress and murdered a fellow servant, and is thrown into prison, Roger feels obliged to investigate the charge.

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Review:

"Lively humor, larger-than-life characters, and deft touches of historical authenticity make for another appealing addition to this well-liked series." Booklist "Medievalists will enjoy Roger's perambulations through the grand places and mean streets of London until a chance recognition brings the mystery to a satisfactory close." The Burgundian's Tale "This is not only a splendid social history, but a rich and satisfactory mystery to boot." Publishers Weekly"

Synopsis:

When Roger, the Chapman, discovers he has a hitherto unknown half-brother, he has mixed feelings about the matter. But when John Wedmore is accused of being the young page who, six years earlier, robbed his mistress and murdered a fellow servant, and is thrown into prison, Roger feels obliged to investigate the charge. His enquiries take him into Somerset, to the Manor House at Croxcombe, home of the Bellknapp family. But his search for the truth is complicated by the sudden and unexpected arrival of Anthony Bellknapp, the elder son - missing, presumed dead for the past eight years - to claim his inheritance. Anthony succeeds in antagonising almost all the Manor's inhabitants; and when he is murdered, Roger finds himself with too many suspects from which to choose. But he is convinced that the past and present killings are linked; and if he can prove the connection, his half-brother's name will be cleared.

About this edition

• Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0727863371
• ISBN 13: 9780727863379
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256