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The Novice's Tale

Oxford Medieval Mysteries, Book 2

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The Novice's Tale

By: Ann Swinfen
Narrated by: Philip Battley
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About this listen

When the novice Emma Thorgold goes missing from Godstow Abbey in the summer of 1353, the hunt is on throughout the Oxfordshire countryside. Bookseller Nicholas Elyot and scholar Jordain Brinkylsworth are anxious to help the girl, but her stepfather has other intentions. Why is he so determined to shut her away for life? Or worse? And will she be found unharmed?

©2016 Ann Swinfen (P)2017 Ann Swinfen Action & Adventure Historical Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Fiction

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suspense and intrgue abound. easy listening willing the heroine and hero to a successful ending.

a dam good story

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The 2nd book of this series does not disappoint. It is the same easy listening as the 1st book, and not taxing on the brain, but thoroughly enjoyable. I shall now download the 3rd book.

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I enjoy Anne Swinfen’s style evoking Medieval speech. I am getting used to Philip Battley’s restrained reading performance in this second book of the series. NH

Absorbing plot set in a brilliantly explained Medieval time.

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Well read and an interesting story. Cannot wait to download the next book in the series.

very enjoyable

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I love the setting in Oxford, I love present day Oxford... So to hear stories of how people lived back then is wonderful..

great narrator

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