A Summer of Discontent

Historical Fiction Detective Fiction Social History

Description

In the sweltering summer of 1358, Cambridge is gripped by unrest as old rivalries between the university and the townspeople threaten to erupt into violence. When a series of troubling deaths draws physician Matthew Bartholomew and his companion Brother Michael into the investigation, they must navigate a maze of academic ambition, political tension, and personal vendettas. Rich in medieval detail and atmospheric suspense, this historical mystery explores power, prejudice, and the dangerous consequences of discontent in a divided community.