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There is something very amiss in the finances of Michaelhouse. Despite a new influx of well-heeled students, there is an acute lack of funds for the upkeep of the buildings, even for decent provisions. It is only when the brother in charge of the account books dies unexpectedly that some sort of explanation is revealed: he has been paying large amounts of money for goods the college itself has never received.

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  • Spiky Potplant
  • 01-01-18

More of the same

This is the fifteenth Matthew Bartholomew book so most people listening to this book will know exactly what to expect - a decent and enjoyable historical murder mystery but not 'great literature'.

I thought the story drifted around a bit in this book and isn't as strong as some of the others. The whole thing seemed a bit too far-fetched and contrived. Plenty of foundation laying for future books.

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  • Di D
  • 07-29-18

Enjoyable plot but too many murderers !

I always enjoy a brother Michael and matthew plot but I have to say I got a little lost on the number of murderers. Prefer fewer baddies and a less intricate plot.
Don’t listen to this unless you have read or listened to some of the earlier books.