A Killer in Winter

The Ninth Matthew Bartholomew Chronicle

De: Susanna Gregory

Narrado por: David Thorpe

Cambridge, 1354.

Christmas approaches, and the town is gripped by the worst blizzards in living memory. As the physician Matthew Bartholomew struggles to help the poorer citizens cope with freezing temperatures, his colleagues prepare for the festivities.

The weather has trapped many travellers in the town, including Matthew's erstwhile love, Philippa. She and her wealthy husband are invited to Michaelhouse for the main feast, and Matthew is horrified that he does not immediately recognise the overweight, sulky woman who once stole his heart. In some ways he is relieved to accept Brother Michael's orders to identify a man found dead, apparently from exposure, in a nearby church, but the success of his mission brings him closer to Philippa's circle, for the man was her husband's servant.

And then the husband himself is dead, victim of an accident on the treacherous ice of the fens - or was it a more sinister death, somehow linked to the death of one of his business rivals months earlier in London?

Susanna Gregory again brings medieval Cambridge to rich and vibrant life in a beautifully crafted mystery.

©2017 Susanna Gregory (P)2017 Little Brown Book Group

Another Great Medieval Mystery

I love David Thorpe's performance. He brings these much-loved characters to life with all of their distinctive flair!

I enjoy this series a lot.

I love the comical character's. the mystery always keeps me guessing until the very end.

Mixing It Up

Thankful that the author did not continue in her rut of making the most pleasant character the villain. The performer has a great voice and I always enjoy listening to a British accent. Again the historical notes add a lot of interest.

Fun and informative too

I love this series. The two main characters are consistent - I always believe in their motivations and actions - amusingly different from each other and there is a real affection between them. The historical detail is fascinating and the stories are satisfyingly complete. The narrator is excellent and the many characters are always distinguishable from each other. Also, the books are long, so great value for money!

Murder and bad behavior is rewarded

Found this book to be the least enjoyable book in the series thus far. There are no light moments, just nasty people engaging in activities to increase wealth or power. I hope the author returns to writing books that lighten my day and does not focus on the darker nature of people.

I like these books but…..

I like these and will continue to listen to all of them but some of the practical inconsistencies drive me crazy. She is good about explaining medieval theories but her research on day to day life is sometimes lacking. Such as giving patients laudanum. Its was not invented until 1600’s. There was poppy juice but not laudanum. Or a pen getting clogged? A quill pen? Or carrying a candle in your script and lighting it with flint and tender.