The Falconer's Knot
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| Book: | The Falconer's Knot |
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| Author: | Mary Hoffman |
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| Publisher: | Bloomsbury |
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This remarkably rich mystery thriller, with all the pace and action of a 'whodunnit', is set in the incredibly atmospheric environs of a friary in 14C Italy. And amidst all the action of the murder mystery, the author depicts in fascinating and intricate detail the lives and tasks of the friars and nuns, whether it is crushing pigments to create paints for the artists painting frescoes in nearby Assisi, to the daily and nightly ritual of the religious services.
All the historical detail is carefully researched. A huge cast of characters with romantic teen heros, combined with the thriller murder element ensure a pacy, richly enjoyable read.
