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"Medieval mystery fans have cause for rejoicing with the return of Brother Athelstan" Booklist on Bloodstone

January, 1381. Guests of the Regent, John of Gaunt, Brother Athelstan and Sir John Cranston have been attending a mystery play performed by the Straw Men, Gaunt''s personal acting troupe, when the evening''s entertainment is rudely interrupted by the sudden, violent deaths of two of Gaunt''s VIP guests, their severed heads left on stage. The Regent orders Athelstan to find out who committed such a heinous act, leading Athelstan to tackle his most baffling case yet.

The Straw Men

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    A Paperback by Paul Doherty

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      Publisher Severn House
      Published 30 May 2014
      ISBN-13 9781780295367
      978-1780295367
      ISBN-10 1780295367
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      Book Synopsis

      "Medieval mystery fans have cause for rejoicing with the return of Brother Athelstan" Booklist on Bloodstone

      January, 1381      . Guests of the Regent, John of Gaunt, Brother Athelstan and Sir John Cranston have been attending a mystery play performed by the Straw Men, Gaunt''s personal acting troupe, when the evening''s entertainment is rudely interrupted by the sudden, violent deaths of two of Gaunt''s VIP guests, their severed heads left on stage. The Regent orders Athelstan to find out who committed such a heinous act, leading Athelstan to tackle his most baffling case yet.

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