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A Deadly Brew

The Fourth Matthew Bartholomew Chronicle

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A Deadly Brew

By: Susanna Gregory
Narrated by: David Thorpe
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The fourth chronicle of Matthew Bartholomew continues the adventures of the 14th-century Cambridge physician when he is called to attend to two deaths from some poisoned wine. The opening of a new and very well-endowed college has created petty infighting amongst the academics as new appointments are made. The winter and spring have been appallingly wet, there is a fever outbreak amongst the poorer townspeople and the country is not yet fully recovered from the aftermath of the plague. The increasing reputation and wealth of the Cambridge colleges are causing dangerous tensions between the town, church and university, and then the poisoned wine kills the first victim - a student. The second victim is Dittone, the deputy master of the new college, but there seems no connection between him and the student. Matthew must establish the facts before relations between town and gown spiral out of control.

©2008 Susanna Gregory (P)2017 Little Brown Crime Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Medieval Mystery Fiction Middle Ages Crime Student
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I really enjoy these Bartholomew stories especially the two protagonists. It is complex without being over complicated and kept my interest. Looking forward to reading more in this series
I also enjoy the style of the narrator

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Another wonderful instalment of the Bartholomew saga. A talented performance with many engaging characters. The voice of brother Michael is particularly memorable. Clever plots with a distinct English style.

Well worth a listen

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well read, good storyline and I'm enjoying the series. I'm looking forward to the

another good book

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loving the series, put in order on buying list and it will be easier to collecting each book.

As ever entertaining and mystery with laughter.

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This brings the drudgery and grime of the past to life with enough mystery to keep the interest.

Excellent

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