Dark Waters Rising
Dark Waters Rising by Cassandra Clark, published by Severn House on May 25, 2023, is a historical fiction novel set in the medieval period. This edition spans 272 pages and is presented in English. The story follows nun sleuth Hildegard as she navigates the tensions within Swyne Priory, where discord among the nuns has led to whispers of dark secrets. Tasked by the Prioress to uncover the source of the unrest, Hildegard’s investigation takes a turn when a mysterious stranger arrives, claiming his life is in danger.
As Hildegard delves deeper into the unfolding mystery, she faces the challenge of a body discovered near the priory, all while a storm threatens to isolate them from the outside world. Readers will find a blend of intrigue and suspense as Hildegard works to solve the murder before the rising floodwaters trap her with a cunning killer. This novel incorporates elements of mystery and detective work, appealing to those interested in historical narratives featuring women sleuths.
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A storm is coming . . . Can nun sleuth Hildegard solve the murder of a lay sister before the rising flood waters trap her with a cunning killer?
Autumn, 1394. All is not well at Swyne Priory. Dissension has arisen amongst the nuns. The new novices whisper in corners, spreading malicious rumours and sharing dark secrets.
The Prioress gives Hildegard an order: search out the cause of this unrest, and put a stop to it. But before Hildegard can investigate, she’s forced to deal with a new problem: the arrival of a mysterious stranger in the middle of the night, claiming his life is in danger.
Hildegard isn’t sure whether to believe him, but when a body is discovered near the priory, she’s soon plunged into a dark and dangerous puzzle where nothing is as it seems. All she knows for certain is that a storm is coming, threatening to cut the priory off from the outside world and trap them with a killer . . .
Medieval mystery at its finest – and a great pick for readers who love sleuthing monks and nuns like Peter Tremayne’s Sister Fidelma, Ellis Peters’ Brother Cadfael and Cora Harrison’s Reverend Mother.
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