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An Unholy Alliance

The Second Chronicle of Matthew Bartholomew

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By: Susanna Gregory
Narrated by: David Thorpe
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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 Crime Fiction Historical Mystery Fiction Crime Middle Ages
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I don’t usually flinch from complex stories but this was really quite tricky to follow. However, superbly read and a ‘good yarn’.

Very complex

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

Well told story

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I was astonished I hadn’t reviewed this novel given that I’ve listened to the series multiple times.
The characters are wonderful, the plot a rollercoaster and the historical aspects give this murder mystery its colour.

All of the novels in the series are a delight and this is no exception.

Having David Thorpe read it is an added pleasure. He’s brilliant.

Thoroughly entertaining

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Brilliant story, amazing narration very enjoyable story.
I think there are 23 more books I need to get through, looking forward to the next one 😊

Easy 5 stars

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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

medieval murder mystery

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