The Tarnished Chalice

Matthew Bartholomew Chronicles · Book 12

Description

In 1356, physician Matthew Bartholomew and his friend Brother Michael travel to wintry Lincoln, where Michael is due to receive a distinguished honor and Matthew hopes to find the woman he wishes to marry. Their plans are disrupted when a guest at the friary is murdered, leading them to the mysterious Hugh Chalice, a treasured relic surrounded by a violent history. As suspicion spreads through the cathedral city, the pair must untangle a dangerous web of deception, religious intrigue, and betrayal while determining whom they can trust. Rich in medieval detail and atmospheric suspense, this historical mystery blends scholarly investigation with a vividly realized portrait of fourteenth-century life.