Straw Men (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781780290379)

"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.

Author: Paul Doherty
ISBN-10: 1780290373
ISBN-13: 9781780290379
Publisher: Severn House
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2013
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 8.74h x 5.81w x 0.95d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/21/2013 pg. 47
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2013
Booklist 04/01/2013 pg. 29