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Murder in Maastricht

Master Mercurius Mysteries, Book 7

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By: Graham Brack
Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
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Are the sins of the past threatening the present . . . ?

1686, The Netherlands

After getting Master Mercurius jailed and nearly put to death with one of his schemes, the Stadhouder, William of Orange, has finally left Mercurius in peace.

But Mercurius is not able to remain in Leiden for long. A friendly debate on the sin of witchcraft has been proposed between the University of Leiden and the University of Leuven. And the scholars are to meet part-way in the city of Maastricht.

When researching the local witch trials from seventy years ago, Mercurius comes across astonishing charges that could not possibly be true. But the opposing side brings forth a witch-finder as a witness who is adamant that the women he charges bear the signs of the devil.

Before the debate can continue, the witch-finder is found brutally murdered. His body was left inside the library, locked from the inside with no other available exit.

Could this be the work of Satan? His wrath provoked by the investigation into local witch trials? Or is the culprit someone grounded much more in reality . . . ?

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Brilliant storyline set in 1600s Netherlands. It’s great to come across a fiction with a different setting and the main character, Mercurius, is fantastic - sarcastic but still caring and although a priest, still the realism of a man assigned to celibacy. Wyndham is a perfect choice as the narrator and I love the fact that in all this series of books, Wyndham has stayed (nothing worse than when they change narrators half way through a series!). His deep melodic tones suit the sarcastic wit and humanity of Mercurius perfectly. Listened to nearly the entire series and thorough enjoyed each, would highly recommend.

Brilliant historical mystery series

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I've reviewed this series before but I'm moved to review again because I absolutely love it and I think lots of other readers would enjoy it too. Such great characters, loads of interesting history and background detail and delightful observations that really make me smile. All beautifully read too. Especially erfect for when you're feeling a bit jaded by the current world and something a bit cosy and comforting but not at all twee. Triciax

A fabulous series

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