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The Book of Fires

Brother Athelstan Medieval Mystery 14

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The Book of Fires

By: Paul Doherty
Narrated by: Terry Wale
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February 1381. A ruthless killer known as the Ignifer - Fire Bringer - is rampaging through London. He appears to be targeting all those involved in the recent trial and conviction of the beautiful Lady Isolda Beaumont, burned at the stake for the murder of her husband. As the late Sir Walter Beaumont was a close friend of the Regent, John of Gaunt orders Sir John Cranston and Brother Athelstan to investigate. In the dead man’s possession was a copy of the mysterious Book of Fires, containing the secret formula of a devastating weapon. The manuscript has since disappeared, and Gaunt is desperate for it not to fall into the hands of the Upright Men, who are busy plotting the Great Revolt.

©2014 Paul Doherty (P)2018 Soundings Historical Historical Fiction Medieval Mystery Fiction Middle Ages
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The usual Paul Doherty offering, well read by Terry Wale. Mr Doherty knows how to bring the whole period to life, so much so, you can almost smell London and it's great unwashed!

Excellent!

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This is my first Brother Athelstan audible having read a few books and I really enjoyed it.

Fabulous Read

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Very interesting, exciting and clever story. I love the way London is described while Athelstan ‘Items’ the clues. Terry Wale maintains all the voices each time he reads a Brother Athelstan mystery.

Very Clever Story

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Liked every thing. Very gripping I listen again and again it never Bores me. Do more!

The narrator was brilliant. Each character came alive

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The detail and research in this book are, like the other Brother Athelstan stories, excellent.
I did not see that twist at the end coming.
Now, on to the next one.

Excellent story

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