Valley of Dry Bones (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781590587652)

In the late summer of 1274, King Edward has finally been anointed England's ruler, and his queen contemplates a pilgrimage in gratitude for their safe return from Outremer, a journey that will include a stay at Tyndal Priory. Envoys are sent to confirm that everything will be suitable for the king's wife, and Prioress Eleanor nervously awaits them, knowing that regal visits bring along expense and honor. The cost is higher than expected, however, when Death arrives as the unexpected emissary. One of the courtiers is murdered near the hut where Brother Thomas now lives as a hermit. Each member of the party has reason to hate the dead man, including Crowner Ralf's eldest brother, Sir Fulke, and the prioress's nemesis, the man in black. Soon Eleanor is embroiled in the dangerous world of power games, both secular and religious. Indeed, England's future under a new king may offer hope and relief, but skeletons from the past can come back to life like those in the biblical valley of dry bones. Which had cause enough to kill?

Author: Priscilla Royal
ISBN-10: 1590587650
ISBN-13: 9781590587652
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Language: English
Published: 11/02/2010
Pages: 250
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal Prepub Alert 06/01/2010 pg. 72
Library Journal 08/01/2010 pg. 54
Booklist 10/01/2010 pg. 36
Publishers Weekly 08/30/2010 pg. 32