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The Murderer's Tale
By
Margaret Frazer and
Debra Busman
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Berkley Pub Group
Publication date
August 1, 1996
Binding
Paperback
Book category
Adult Fiction
ISBN-13
9780425154069
ISBN-10
0425154068
Dimensions
0.75 by 4.25 by 6.75 in.
Weight
0.30 lbs.
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Publisher Out of Stock Indefinitely
Original list price
$5.99
§As reported by publisher
Amazon.com says people who bought this book also bought:
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Visiting Minister Lovell while on pilgrimage from St. Frideswide, Sister Frevisse suspects that a mentally ill guest, who is prone to violent fits, has been framed for the murder of an innocent man. Original.
Amazon.com description: Product Description: THROUGH A MURDERER'S EYES...
Caught under the tyrannical thumb of her new prioress, Dame Frevisse finds welcome relief in leaving St. Frideswide nunnery on pilgrimage. But the road brings with it unwelcome company: The wealthy Lionel Knyvet has been possessed by a foul demon. Seeking relief from the horrific terrors visited upon his body each fortnight, Lionel has dragged his entire household on an endless pilgrimage across the breadth and length of England. Frevisse wants nothing more than the peaceful bliss of travel, but must instead endure the incessant chattering of a mob.
Lionel's possession, however, may only mask a darker sin. When the pilgrims make their way to the manor house at Minster Lovell, Frevisse begins to unwind the bitter poisons of jealousy and betrayal eating at the hearts of both Lionel and his brother Giles. Against her will, the innocent nun is drawn into the vilest depths of the human soul and there she unlocks the mysteries of a blackened heart. But even when the truth comes out, can justice be done? The pure of heart will find no peace when murder and death come knocking at the manor's door...
PRAISE FOR THE MURDERER'S TALE
"Frazer has created the most despicable villain since Iago." - Patricia W. Julius, Detective as Historian
"Historical readers will be charmed with the story; feminists will be delighted with the strong female characters. Ellis Peters has a worthy successor in Margaret Frazer." - Meritorious Mysteries
"Expertly captures the flavor of the period with vivid descriptions and creates dimensional characters true to the times." - Rendezvous
"A diabolically smooth and logical frame-up... Frazer springs substantial surprises. A moving portrait of how afflictions torment body and mind and a meditation on selfless friendship. It's a treat, with memorable characters and a thoughtful, bittersweet ending." - S.M. Tyson, The Armchair Detective
PRAISE FOR THE SISTER FREVISSE MYSTERIES
"Within the graceful prose rhythms that have garnered her two Edgar nominations, Frazer's tale of 15th-century nun Dame Frevisse transports the reader to a medieval England made vivid and a world of emotions as familiar then as now." - Publisher's Weekly
"Mystery... Suspense... Frazer executes with audacity and ingenuity." - Kirkus Reviews
"Margaret Frazer is on a rip. Each book is better and stronger than the last, and it's almost a privilege to be on the journey as the skillful Frazer takes her heroine, Dame Frevisse, all over Britain solving crimes." - Aunt Agatha's
"There is action aplenty and intrigue in abundance." - Historical Novels Review
A Romantic Times Top Pick.
Twice nominated for the Minnesota Book Award.
Twice nominated for the Edgar Award.
Caught under the tyrannical thumb of her new prioress, Dame Frevisse finds welcome relief in leaving St. Frideswide nunnery on pilgrimage. But the road brings with it unwelcome company: The wealthy Lionel Knyvet has been possessed by a foul demon. Seeking relief from the horrific terrors visited upon his body each fortnight, Lionel has dragged his entire household on an endless pilgrimage across the breadth and length of England. Frevisse wants nothing more than the peaceful bliss of travel, but must instead endure the incessant chattering of a mob.
Lionel's possession, however, may only mask a darker sin. When the pilgrims make their way to the manor house at Minster Lovell, Frevisse begins to unwind the bitter poisons of jealousy and betrayal eating at the hearts of both Lionel and his brother Giles. Against her will, the innocent nun is drawn into the vilest depths of the human soul and there she unlocks the mysteries of a blackened heart. But even when the truth comes out, can justice be done? The pure of heart will find no peace when murder and death come knocking at the manor's door...
PRAISE FOR THE MURDERER'S TALE
"Frazer has created the most despicable villain since Iago." - Patricia W. Julius, Detective as Historian
"Historical readers will be charmed with the story; feminists will be delighted with the strong female characters. Ellis Peters has a worthy successor in Margaret Frazer." - Meritorious Mysteries
"Expertly captures the flavor of the period with vivid descriptions and creates dimensional characters true to the times." - Rendezvous
"A diabolically smooth and logical frame-up... Frazer springs substantial surprises. A moving portrait of how afflictions torment body and mind and a meditation on selfless friendship. It's a treat, with memorable characters and a thoughtful, bittersweet ending." - S.M. Tyson, The Armchair Detective
PRAISE FOR THE SISTER FREVISSE MYSTERIES
"Within the graceful prose rhythms that have garnered her two Edgar nominations, Frazer's tale of 15th-century nun Dame Frevisse transports the reader to a medieval England made vivid and a world of emotions as familiar then as now." - Publisher's Weekly
"Mystery... Suspense... Frazer executes with audacity and ingenuity." - Kirkus Reviews
"Margaret Frazer is on a rip. Each book is better and stronger than the last, and it's almost a privilege to be on the journey as the skillful Frazer takes her heroine, Dame Frevisse, all over Britain solving crimes." - Aunt Agatha's
"There is action aplenty and intrigue in abundance." - Historical Novels Review
A Romantic Times Top Pick.
Twice nominated for the Minnesota Book Award.
Twice nominated for the Edgar Award.
Editions
Editions for the work The Murderer''s Tale
Paperback
The price comparison is for this edition
With Debra Busman |
from Berkley Pub Group (August 1, 1996); titled "The Murderer's Tale"
9780425154069 | details & prices | 4.25 × 6.75 × 0.75 in. | 0.30 lbs | List price $5.99
This edition also contains Like a Woman
About: Visiting Minister Lovell while on pilgrimage from St.
This edition also contains Like a Woman
About: Visiting Minister Lovell while on pilgrimage from St.
Editions for the work Like a Woman
Hardcover
With Stephen Conway |
from Hodder Arnold (February 1, 1995); titled "The War of American Independence 1775-1783"
9780340625200 | details & prices | 6.50 × 9.50 × 1.25 in. | 1.20 lbs | List price $49.95
This edition also contains The War of American Independence 1775-1783
This edition also contains The War of American Independence 1775-1783
Paperback
from Dzanc Books (April 7, 2015)
9781938103247 | details & prices | 247 pages | 5.50 × 8.50 × 0.50 in. | 0.65 lbs | List price $14.95
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The price comparison is for this edition
With Margaret Frazer |
from Berkley Pub Group (August 1, 1996); titled "The Murderer's Tale"
9780425154069 | details & prices | 4.25 × 6.75 × 0.75 in. | 0.30 lbs | List price $5.99
This edition also contains The Murderer''s Tale
About: Visiting Minister Lovell while on pilgrimage from St.
This edition also contains The Murderer''s Tale
About: Visiting Minister Lovell while on pilgrimage from St.
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