A Corpse at St Andrew's Chapel

The Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon, Book 2

By: Mel Starr

Narrated by: Steven Crossley

A further episode in the Unquiet Bones series, following the life and fortunes of Hugh de Singleton, surgeon in medieval Bampton, Oxfordshire

Alan, the beadle of the manor of Bampton, had gone out at dusk to seek those who might violate curfew. When, the following morning, he had not returned home, his young wife Matilda had sought out Master Hugh de Singleton, surgeon and bailiff of the manor. Two days later Alan’s corpse was discovered in the hedge, at the side of the track to St. Andrew’s Chapel. His throat had been torn out - his head was half severed from his body - and his face, hands, and forearms were lacerated with deep scratches.

Master Hugh, meeting Hubert the coroner at the scene, listened carefully to the coroner’s surmise that a wolf had caused the great wound. And yet, if so, why was there no blood?

©2013 Mel Starr (P)2020 Blackstone Publishing

great read and listening

Mel writes engrossing novels and we enjoy listening on audible. I recommend them to all.

Not as good as the first but pretty great

Not as good as the first but pretty great. I love these books. Very charming and well paced.

Excellent

Second in this series and am really enjoying. Great characters combined with history and an excellent narration make this series excellent!

I love this series.

Very interesting, great narration. Hugh has dry wit and I learned a lot about the time period.

Very pleasant listening and nicely written

I like these books, but I am not so sure if I like the style of letting you know ahead what is to happen. it is a little off putting and detracts from the mystery.