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When a resident monk vanishes from the tranquil walls of Gloucester Abbey, the mystery invites the scrutiny of Domesday inspectors Ralph Delchard and Gervase Bret. Their investigation reveals that a sinister killer lurks within the cloistered community, endangering all who remain. Set against the backdrop of Norman England, the novel weaves intrigue, history, and suspense at the abbey of Saint Peter in Gloucester.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Edward Marston
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