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The Hand of Justice

Matthew Bartholomew seriesbook 10 of 22Next:The Mark of a Murderer(2005) →

In Cambridge 1355 the colleges of the fledgling university are as much at odds with each other as they are with the ordinary townfolk. This tension has recently been heightened by the return of two well-born murderers after receiving the King's pardon, showing no remorse but ready to confront those who helped convict them. And in the midst of this Bartholomew the physician is called to the local mill to examine two corpses. It is almost a relief to be able to turn his back on the fractious town, but as always in Cambridge nothing is disconnected.

Setting
medievalEngland
Subject
history
Audience
adult
Length
long · 544 pages

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