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The Straw Men

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3.9

Duration
9H 43min
Language
English
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Crime

January, 1381. As guests of the Regent, John of Gaunt, Brother Athelstan and Sir John Cranston are attending a mystery play performed by the Straw Men, Gaunt's personal acting troupe, at St John's Chapel in the Tower of London when the evening is rudely interrupted by sudden, violent death. Who would have the audacity to murder two of Gaunt's VIP guests and the wherewithal to strategically position two severed heads on the stage without being noticed? The regent orders Athelstan to find out.

© 2013 Soundings (Audiobook): 9781407940229
© 2020 Canelo Adventure (Ebook): 9781800321458

Release date

Audiobook: 1 December 2013
Ebook: 26 October 2020

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