Blood Brotherhood
Blood Brotherhood by Robert Barnard, published by Bello on December 20, 2012, is a literary mystery that unfolds within the confines of St. Botolph’s, where a monk is found brutally murdered. This incident disrupts a symposium intended to discuss the role of the Anglican Church, casting suspicion on a diverse group of attendees, including a television-famous bishop, various vicars, and international clergy. The narrative explores the tensions between the cloistered life of the church and the outside world, raising questions about motives and secrets hidden within the community.
Readers will find a complex web of intrigue as the investigation into the monk’s death reveals underlying conflicts among the guests and the clergy. The story delves into themes of crime and traditional values, while examining the reluctance of Father Anselm, the head of the Anglican Community, to pursue the truth. With 186 pages, this edition presents Barnard’s signature blend of irony and wit, inviting readers to uncover the darker secrets lurking behind the walls of St. Botolph’s.
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Old church meets new with a vengeance when a monk is brutally murdered at St. Botolph’s.
Murder wasn’t on the agenda for the symposium on the role of the Anglican Church today-until a brother is found dead in his cell. Suddenly the diverse guest list falls under suspicion. Could it be the bishop famous for his television appearances or his exotic counterpart from Africa; one of the three vicars who run the gamut from trendy to traditional; the nondenominational American with a passion for fundraising; or perhaps one of the two Norwegian lady divines? Or is it one of the brothers themselves, taking advantage of the camouflage provided by outside visitors? Surely the tensions between the cloistered clergy and their more worldly visitors can’t have led to such an unthinkable occurrence. But why is Father Anselm, the austere head of the Anglican Community, so reluctant to allow an investigation? Is he concerned simply about unfavourable publicity? Or is there a darker secret hidden behind the inscrutable walls of St. Botolph’s?
‘Robert Barnard . . . writes with irony and wit and considerable skill and grace’ St Louis Post-Dispatch
‘A first-rate suspense story . . . highly original and entertaining.’ Booklist
‘Robert Barnard is the most reliable and versatile practitioner of English mystery-comedy on the present scene. A virtuoso . . .’ New York Times Book Review
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