{"product_id":"a-corpse-at-st-andrews-chapel-paperback","title":"A Corpse at St Andrew's Chapel - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMel Starr\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA further episode in the Unquiet Bones series, following the life and fortunes of Hugh de Singleton, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003esurgeon in medieval Bampton, Oxfordshire.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlan, the beadle of the manor of Bampton, had gone out at dusk to seek those who might violate curfew.\u003cbr\u003eWhen, the following morning, he had not returned home, his young wife Matilda had sought out Master Hugh de Singleton, surgeon and bailiff of the manor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTwo days later Alan's corpse was discovered in the hedge, at the side of the track to St Andrew's Chapel. His throat had been torn out - his head was half severed from his body - and his face, hands and forearms were lacerated with deep scratches. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaster Hugh, meeting Hubert the coroner at the scene, listened carefully to the coroner's surmise that a wolf had caused the great wound. And yet, if so, why was there no blood? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This skillfully woven story is a delight to read. The setting is exceptionally well crafted. Highly recommended.' \u003c\/b\u003eDavis Bunn, best-selling author\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlan, the beadle of the medieval manor of Bampton, had gone out at dusk to seek those who might violate curfew. When, the following morning, he had not returned home, his young wife Matilda sough out Master Hugh de Singleton, surgeon and bailiff of the manor. Two days later Alan's corpse was discovered in teh hedge, at the side of the track to St Andrew's Chapel. His throat had been torn out - his head was half severed from his body - and his face, hands and forearms were lacerated with deep scratches. Master Hugh, meeting Hubert the coroner at the scene, listened carefully to the coroner's surmise that a wolf had caused the great wound. And yet... if so, why so was there so little blood?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMel Starr ========= \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMel Starr is the author of the successful Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton series. He was born and grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. After graduating with a MA in history from Western Michigan University in 1970, he taught history in Michigan public schools for thirty-nine years. Since retiring, he has focused on writing full time. Mel and his wife, Susan, have two daughters and eight grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.68 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 19, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758486847776,"sku":"9781782640325","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/39083302f366b17e8c5c767b5f4a7383_e2755b40-eec5-4a6c-8e99-6c5d6443bee9.webp?v=1780127623","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-corpse-at-st-andrews-chapel-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}