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The Novice's Tale: A historical adventure full of intrigue and suspense

The Novice's Tale: A historical adventure full of intrigue and suspense

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In the summer of 1353, Emma Thorgold disappears from Godstow Abbey, and the search is on for her throughout the Oxfordshire countryside. Bookseller Nicholas Elyot and scholar Jordain Brinkylsworth are eager to help, but her stepfather has other, more sinister intentions. Will she be found unharmed?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 11 July 2022
Publisher: Canelo


When novice Emma Thorgold vanishes from Godstow Abbey in the summer of 1353, the hunt is on throughout the Oxfordshire countryside for any sign of where she could have gone. Bookseller Nicholas Elyot and scholar Jordain Brinkylsworth are eager to help the girl, but her stepfather has other, more sinister intentions. Why is he so determined to shut her away for life? Or worse? And will she be found unharmed?

A truly gripping historical mystery with twists and turns aplenty, perfect for fans of S. W. Perry, Graham Brack, and Ellis Peters.

Weight: 210g
Dimension: 129 x 269 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804361030

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