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Covenant with Hell

Priscilla Royal

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English
Poisoned Pen Press
01 December 2013
In the spring of 1277, Prioress Eleanor goes on pilgrimage to a shrine where King Edward may also visit. Lurking there is an assassin hoping to murder him. Can Prioress Eleanor and Brother Thomas expose the assassin before all fall victim to one who has made a covenant with hell?

In the Spring of 1277, Prioress Eleanor goes on a pilgrimage to a famous East Anglian shrine. There are rumors that King Edward may also visit the shrine soon to seek God's blessing for his invasion of Wales. Lurking in this sacred place, however, is an assassin hoping to murder a king.

Soon after Prioress Eleanor and Brother Thomas arrive, a nun falls to her death from the priory bell tower. Brother Thomas finds the body, and the pair quickly grasp that this nun's death was not a simple tragedy. The circumstances point to murder, but this slaying is further tainted with treason. Among the pilgrims, merchants, and religious, too many betray an interest in this death-including a canny street child. At least one of them is most certainly a killer.

Can Prioress Eleanor and Brother Thomas succeed in exposing the assassin or will they also fall victim to one who has made a covenant with hell?
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Imprint:   Poisoned Pen Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 15mm
Weight:   245g
ISBN:   9781464201950
ISBN 10:   1464201951
Series:   Medieval Mysteries
Pages:   221
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Priscilla Royal grew up in British Columbia and earned a B.A. in World Literature at San Francisco State University, where she discovered the beauty of medieval literature. She is a theater fan as well as a reader of history, mystery, and fiction of lesser violence. When not hiding in the thirteenth century, she lives in Northern California and is a member of California Writers Club, Mystery Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime. www.priscillaroyal.com

Reviews for Covenant with Hell

The vividly drawn characters in THE SANCTITY OF HATE enlighten us on many details of monastic life. -- New York Times review of The Sanctity of Hate <br><br> Historical mystery fans will find much to like here. The novel is well researched, with an intriguing plot and a timely message about religious tolerance. -- Booklist review of The Sanctity of Hate <br><br> The rich atmosphere and well-drawn characters make this a superior historical. -- Publishers Weekly starred review of A Killing Season <br><br> Royal's attention to historical detail and skillful creation of a sinister, chilling atmosphere makes her latest in this series a treat for all mystery readers. -- Booklist review of A Killing Season <br><br> Accurate both to its 13th-century period and to the unchanging nature of the human soul, this series deserves both its loyal followers and its new fans. -- Publishers Weekly review of Valley of Dry Bones <br><br> Suspense and suspects abound as the devout duo winds its way through the startling twists and turns of the well-crafted plot. A worthy successor to Ellis Peters' Brother Cadfael, Prioress Eleanor also compares favorably with Peter Tremayne's Sister Fidelma. -- Booklist review of Chambers of Death <br><br> Once again, Royal combines a well-executed plot with authentic period detail. -- Publishers Weekly review of Chambers of Death <br>


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