An Unholy Alliance

Mystery Detective Fiction Historical Fiction

Description

In plague-ravaged medieval Cambridge, physician Matthew Bartholomew and his companion, Brother Michael, are drawn into a dangerous investigation when a shocking murder exposes tensions within the university and the Church. As suspicion falls across a community divided by power, privilege, and religious ambition, the pair must navigate rival factions and uncover a motive hidden beneath respectable appearances. Rich in period detail and sharp social observation, this atmospheric historical mystery explores corruption, faith, and the uneasy alliances forged in the pursuit of influence.