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The Butcher of St. Peter's (Medieval West Country Mysteries (Hardcover)) | 
 enlarge | Author: Michael Jecks
Publisher: Headline Book Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 598001
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 328
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.3
ISBN: 0755322975
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9780755322978
ASIN: 0755322975
Publication Date: May 2, 2005
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Condition: 1.3 x 9.2 x 6.1 Inches; 328 pages
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 A real pageturner! November 30, 2007
Becs
If you want a warts 'n' all medieval murder mystery, it's got to be written by Michael Jecks, my favourite author of all time. He doesn't ignore the unsavoury aspects of medieval life, and this adds a delicious authenticity to his books.
During the night, a father rushes to protect his children from an intruder and is murdered. A local man is known to enter homes and watch children as they sleep. It must have been him, right?
This book will keep you guessing until the end.
The author's descriptions of the sights, sounds and smells of medieval life make it easy for you to imagine yourself at the scene. I love the way even the subplots are gripping and you just have to keep turning the page to find out what happens next, and you wonder how on earth he is going to bring all the subplots together at the end. But he does. Amazing stuff.
The torture scene in this book did surprise and shock me. Best not to read it just before going to bed, if you are prone to nightmares. Trouble is, once I start on a Michael Jecks book, I can't put it down...
Excellent Medieval Mystery March 12, 2007
J. Chippindale (England)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
For those readers who are familiar with Michael Jecks books, this one is just as good as all the rest. For those who have not read Michael Jecks, but like historical novels, particularly about medieval England, you are in for all real treat.
Michael Jecks has got his subject matter down to a fine art. His characters are so well established that they are like old friends to the reader. Also to write about the area in which he lives is a masterstroke and must make researching the books so much easier.
This is another book in the series of Knights Templar Mysteries set in Exeter and the surrounding areas and features Sir Baldwin de Furnshill , once a member of the now disbanded Knight's Templars and now Keeper of the King's Peace.
When a boy disappears the local idiot, who lost his own children many years ago is immediately put under suspicion. The local law officer whose own son disappeared years ago is determined to solve the mystery.
Sir Baldwin is asked for his assistance in solving the crime and he follows a lead to the manor of Bishop's Clyst. While he is there the body of a boy is found under a bridge, but strangely it is not the one who so recently went missing . . .
Excellent Medieval Mystery March 11, 2007
J. Chippindale (England)
For those readers who are familiar with Michael Jecks books, this one is just as good as all the rest. For those who have not read Michael Jecks, but like historical novels, particularly about medieval England, you are in for all real treat.
Michael Jecks has got his subject matter down to a fine art. His characters are so well established that they are like old friends to the reader. Also to write about the area in which he lives is a masterstroke and must make researching the books so much easier.
This is another book in the series of Knights Templar Mysteries set in Exeter and the surrounding areas and features Sir Baldwin de Furnshill , once a member of the now disbanded Knight's Templars and now Keeper of the King's Peace.
When a boy disappears the local idiot, who lost his own children many years ago is immediately put under suspicion. The local law officer whose own son disappeared years ago is determined to solve the mystery.
Sir Baldwin is asked for his assistance in solving the crime and he follows a lead to the manor of Bishop's Clyst. While he is there the body of a boy is found under a bridge, but strangely it is not the one who so recently went missing . . .
 A Good Medieval Mystery August 4, 2006
J. Chippindale (England)
10 out of 15 found this review helpful
For those readers who are familiar with Michael Jecks books, this one is just as good as all the rest. For those who have not read Michael Jecks, but like historical novels, particularly about medieval England, you are in for all real treat.
Michael Jecks has got his subject matter down to a fine art. His characters are so well established that they are like old friends to the reader. Also to write about the area in which he lives is a masterstroke and must make researching the books so much easier.
This is another book in the series of Knights Templar Mysteries set in Exeter and the surrounding areas and features Sir Baldwin de Furnshill , once a member of the now disbanded Knight's Templars and now Keeper of the King's Peace.
When a boy disappears the local idiot, who lost his own children many years ago is immediately put under suspicion. The local law officer whose own son disappeared years ago is determined to solve the mystery.
Sir Baldwin is asked for his assistance in solving the crime and he follows a lead to the manor of Bishop's Clyst. While he is there the body of a boy is found under a bridge, but strangely it is not the one who so recently went missing . . .
 Not what I expected for a great writer like Michael Jecks January 31, 2006
3 out of 9 found this review helpful
I do wonder if Michael Jecks wrote this book. I have read all his others and they are without question, fantastic. This one... well it became very confusing by going back and forth in many characters lives. Very hard going.
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