Forsaken Soul
Forsaken Soul by Priscilla Royal, published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated in November 2011, is a historical mystery set in the summer of 1273 in England. The narrative follows Prioress Eleanor of Tyndal Priory as she navigates personal and communal challenges, including the recent widowhood of her friend Crowner Ralf and the arrival of a new anchoress who entertains night visitors, one of whom is a man Eleanor secretly loves. The plot thickens when Martin the Cooper is poisoned at a local inn, revealing a web of potential enemies and raising questions about loyalty and justice.
Readers will find a richly detailed portrayal of medieval life intertwined with a compelling mystery. The story delves into themes of friendship, love, and the quest for justice, as Eleanor grapples with the implications of the murder and the suspicions surrounding her personal connections. With 240 pages, this first edition offers an engaging exploration of the historical context and emotional depth of its characters, appealing to fans of mystery and detective fiction, particularly those interested in women sleuths.
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The summer of 1273 is peaceful for most of England, but not for Prioress Eleanor of Tyndal Priory. Her friend, Crowner Ralf, is newly widowed with a baby. And her new anchoress is welcoming visitors to her window at night: one of them a man the prioress secretly loves. Now his loyalty to her as head of Tyndal Priory is suspect. Then Martin the Cooper is poisoned at the local inn. Martin had a wealth of enemies. The killer could be any of them. No one likes the direction the evidence points, but God’s justice must be rendered even for the most forsaken soul.
“Against an authentic backdrop of medieval life and lore, Royal once again brings alive characters who are true to their period yet exhibit emotions and feelings that 21st-century readers will recognize as their own.” –Publishers Weekly starred review
Priscilla Royal lives in Northern California. Forsaken Soul is her fifth Medieval Mystery. www.priscillaroyal.com
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