The Bishops Brood
It's 1107 in England. Knights Sir Geoffrey Mappestone and Sir Roger of Durham are anxious to return to the Crusades, but bad weather delays their journey. Then Roger's father, Bishop Flambard, asks his son to carry a secret message back home to Durham. Flambard has just escaped from prison, and anyone helping him will be deemed a traitor, but Roger's loyalty blinds him to the danger. After Geoffrey's servant is killed by an arrow clearly meant for his master, clues point to the death being connected to Flambard's secret message. Despite his growing sense of foreboding, Geoffrey agrees to accompany Roger to Durham, where more violent deaths take place. Meticulously researched, with an inventive plot, intriguing characters, wry humor, and a vivid feel for the period, this is an excellent choice for all historical mystery readers.Emily MeltonCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved