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  • An Unholy Alliance

  • The Second Chronicle of Matthew Bartholomew
  • By: Susanna Gregory
  • Narrated by: David Thorpe
  • Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (299 ratings)
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An Unholy Alliance

By: Susanna Gregory
Narrated by: David Thorpe
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Summary

In 1350 the people of Cambridge are struggling to overcome the effects of the Black Death - and with a high mortality rate among priests and monks, the townsfolk are vulnerable to sinister cults that have sprung up. At Michaelhouse, Matthew Bartholomew is training new physicians when the body of a friar is found in the massive chest that the university uses to store precious documents. While investigating, Bartholomew stumbles across a derelict church being used as a meeting place for the mysterious sect he believes is at the heart of a web of blackmail and deceit - with intention to overthrow the established religion.

©1996 Susanna Gregory (P)2017 Hachette Audio

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An exceptional alliance

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

A great story told by a master of characterisation. He brings medieval Cambridge to life.

Who was your favorite character and why?

It's got to be Michael! I always imagined him looking something like Dara O' Brian, but David Thorpe added an extra dimension with that slightly lispy upper class accent.

Which character – as performed by David Thorpe – was your favourite?

There are so many.... Cynric the Welshman, Agatha the cook, random yokels.... love the variations.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Take a punt on the Cam. If the plague doesn't get you, a mad monk will.

Any additional comments?

Only recently tapped into audios, when diagnosed with eye cancer. Lay in bed chuckling through my radiotherapy. Always loved Gregory.... tended to flick through the descriptive bits but David Thorpe is a genius and every word was a jewel. Thank you so much.

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A right good yarn

I wonder if the plot line needs to be so complicated but wonderful characters make it a joy to listen. David Thorpe brings all the characters to life and Brother Michael is especially entertaining, I want him to be my best mate!

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medieval murder mystery

The second in a long line of books enjoyed it very much following along the same lines as the first novel . If you enjoy this type of crime novels then you're enjoy this. Excellent

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Entertaining story with many twists!

Kept me guessing till the end as to who the villains were! Great crimes thriler!

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Excellent Narration

Superb choice of Narrator - I like the way he varies the voices and has kept the same Characters' accents the same as in the previous book.

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An enjoyable listen

I bought this after listening to the first book and really enjoyed it. I love the narration as it brings the characters alive and you can really see the book in your head. I wasn't as taken with the story as the first book, but none the less it was an enjoyable whodunit and a satisfying ending. Cannot wait for the next book.

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Mediaeval murder mystery

A thoroughly enjoyable murder mystery centred around Cambridge after the plague with many twists and turns. Another triumph for Dr Bartholomew.

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bit over-explained

I really enjoyed the atmosphere created by the storytelling but felt that the writing goes a bit overboard on spelling out the plot towards the end.

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David Thorpe is just a-m-a-z-i-n-g!!

Brilliant story completely brought to life with David Thorpe's array of voices - fantastic, love it!

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Well told story

A bit far-fetched but a well narrated story about 14th century England in the aftermath of the Black Death

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