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The Maiden Bell

Thomas the Falconer, Book 5

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The Maiden Bell

By: John Pilkington
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Pick up the next adventure in John Pilkington's incredibly intriguing Thomas the Falconer Tudor mystery series! Perfect for fans of S. J. Parris and Andrew Taylor.

'English history fans who don’t know the Thomas the Falconer series should get up to speed quickly.' Booklist

AN INSTINCT TO KILL!

In the isolated village of Lambourn there is great excitement when a family of itinerant bell-founders arrives to forge a new church bell. But excitement soon turns to terror when churchwarden Will Stubbs - a saintly old man - is found dead in the woods.

Thomas the Falconer is charged by his master to find answers, but instead finds himself trying to restore order in the community when the village constable is also found dead. Suspicion falls on many, and Thomas must battle ancient fears and hostilities in the hunt for a murderer.

As panic ensues, Thomas does what he does best - following the trail and hunting his prey. But will it take the raising of the great bell itself to allow the pieces to fall into place at last - and reveal the killer?

©2026 John Pilkington (P)2026 Boldwood Books
Crime Fiction Historical Mystery
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