Justice for the Damned
Justice for the Damned by Priscilla Royal, published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated in 2008, is a historical mystery set in May of 1272. The narrative follows Prioress Eleanor of Tyndale as she visits Amesbury Priory to recover from a severe illness and reconnect with her past. However, her plans are disrupted by the presence of a ghost haunting the area, and a decapitated man found near the river complicates matters further. Eleanor’s aunt, Sister Beatrice, hesitates to lead the investigation, prompting Eleanor to confront the unsettling events surrounding the ghostly figure.
Readers will find a blend of suspense and intrigue as Eleanor seeks to understand the motivations of the restless spirit while Brother Thomas grapples with his own hidden challenges. The story delves into themes of mystery and the supernatural, intertwining personal struggles with the broader context of the Church’s influence during this historical period. This first edition spans 229 pages and is presented in English, offering a captivating glimpse into a world where the past and present collide amidst a backdrop of danger and discovery.
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It is May of 1272, and Prioress Eleanor of Tyndale, recovering from a near-fatal winter fever, journeys to Amesbury Priory to visit her aunt in time for the Feast of Saint Melor. Although Eleanor hopes to regain her strength in the midst of pleasant childhood memories, Death reveals a most troublesome fondness for her company. A ghost now haunts Amesbury. And when a man is decapitated near the river where the grim figure walks, Sister Beatrice, Eleanor’s aunt and acting prioress of Amesbury, shows an uncharacteristic hesitancy about taking charge of any investigation. As others apparently fall victim to the vengeful ghost, Eleanor struggles to put a human face on the restless spirit, and Brother Thomas, pursuing a secret mission for the Church connected with the Priory’s famous Psaltery, finds that his own demons have unexpectedly taken on a very human form….
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