Whited Sepulchres

Edwin Weaver #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.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Medieval

256 pages, Paperback

First published October 15, 2014

About the author

C.B. Hanley has a PhD in mediaeval studies from the University of Sheffield and is the author of War and Combat 1150–1270: The Evidence from Old French Literature, and a number of scholarly articles on the period. She currently teaches on writing for academic publication, and also works as a copy-editor and proofreader.

Reviews

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

easy read in the Edwin weaver series based around the times of the troubles just after king johns death and the struggle between prince louis and king henry III for the crown. this plot is where the earls sister is getting married but the marshall is killed and Edwin set to investigate the murder.

[Calliope100 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Edwin and Martin are both insecure youths. And so is the love interest, I can’t recall which one’s. I had a hard time telling Martin and Edwin apart, they seemed so similar. All three seem like quite mediocre people. But I was brought into the period,so i gave it three stars rather than two. It’s a bit dull. And everything is carefully explained, in case the reader knows nothing of the medieval period. Which is both a pro and a con.

[Andrew Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good resd

Another in the series and equally we'll crafted and written as the others. She has a great ability to wind up the tension and keep one reading. Very worth the time.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars. I love Edwin, the main character 0f this series - he's so likeable and relateable - and the secondary characters are well-drawn too. Hanley is excellent at describing the world of 1217.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the easiest book to get into, or stay engaged with. Having said that, I'm glad I persevered.

Full review will be posted on my blog.

[John Brooker / Kim Brooker · Rating 5 out of 5]

The storyline didn't grab me as much as the previous two but the characters are developing nicely. Cliffhanger got me on to the next book immediately, so it worked!

[Ra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is so good. Gotta love a good mystery and historical accuracy!

[Shane DH Warman · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this book to be quite a slog to read

[Bibliobee · Rating 4 out of 5]

The mystery isn't THAT strong, but the writing sure is. I really enjoy the characters too.

[Tessa in Mid-Michigan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cliffhanger ending! Argh! Great story, gripping, getting to know the various characters more. But what a frustrating ending! There better be another!