Whited Sepulchres: A Mediaeval Mystery (Book 3)

By C.B. Hanley

1217: Commoner-turned-earl’s-man Edwin Weaver has returned to Conisbrough Castle after his blood-soaked adventure in Lincoln. Now carrying a dagger for protection, he has no chance to rest, for preparations are already underway for a noble wedding. But his weapon will be little help against the armed band of outlaws terrorising the area. When the household marshal is murdered under the earl’s own roof, and Edwin is asked to resolve the situation before the wedding plans can be jeopardised. Edwin is convinced that there is more to his death than meets the eye and, as he digs deeper, he realises that the killer’s true target might be someone much closer to home. The third book in C.B. Hanley’s popular Mediaeval Mystery series, following The Bloody City.

• Language: English
• Publisher: The History Press
• Release date: Oct 6, 2014
• ISBN: 9780750958837

C.B. Hanley

C.B. HANLEY holds a PhD in Medieval Studies specialising in warfare in the 12th and 13th centuries and its portrayal in contemporary vernacular literature. She has published an academic book and a number of scholarly articles on the period, and continues to write non-fiction history as well as novels. Between her first degree and PhD she spent some time working as a historical interpreter, which gave her a practical grounding in medieval life to add to her theoretical studies, which is very useful in adding background colour to her novels. She is also a freelance copy editor and proof-reader.

Reviews for Whited Sepulchres

[john257hopper · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This is the third in a series of murder mystery novels featuring Edwin Weaver set in and near early 13th century Lincoln. The previous novel featured the Battle of Lincoln in 1217 when the forces loyal to the new boy king Henry III, son of the notorious king John, triumphed over the invading French who had been invited into England by the barons opposed to John. I read this third one during a visit to Lincoln at Easter, but unfortunately the novel is not set there, but in Conisbrough in south Yorkshire. Given the lack of a dramatic political backdrop, this novel did not appeal as did its predecessors and the plotting relatives of the local earl made for fairly standard novel fare, so a bit disappointing. I like Edwin's character, though, and there is a fourth novel which I will read at some point.