Rest Not in Peace, Mel Starr
Rest Not in Peace, Mel Starr
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Rest Not in Peace

Author: Mel Starr

Narrator: Steven Crossley

Unabridged: 7 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/30/2020


Synopsis

Master Hugh is asked to provide a sleeping potion for Sir Henry Burley, a friend and guest of Lord Gilbert who has outstayed his welcome at Bampton Castle. The next morning after Master Hugh provides the potion, Sir Henry is found dead, eyes open, in his bed. Master Hugh, the target of the wife’s wrath, is asked by Lord Gilbert to determine the cause of death …

About Mel Starr

Mel Starr was born and grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. After graduating with an MA degree in history from Western Michigan University in 1970, he taught history in Michigan public schools for thirty-nine years. Since retiring, he has focused on his highly successful novels.

About Steven Crossley

Steven Crossley is a multi-Earphones Award winner and twice-nominated Audie finalist who has narrated over two-hundred audiobooks. He graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and has established an acting career on both sides of the Atlantic in theatre, television, film, and radio drama. A member of the internationally acclaimed company Complicite, he has performed with distinguished companies in New York and London.


Reviews

Olde English mystery with Christian-based morals, murder with death penalty, sexual restraint, and compassion with hope. Love this series for it’s well drawn plots and acceptance of decency. Narrator is entertaining throughout the series.......more

Goodreads review by Joseph

See my review for book one. This one, though, has always stood out as a favorite.......more

I have enjoyed this series so far, but not so much this one. The plot seemed to move rather tediously. And then to top it all off, towards the last, Lady Petronilla, Lord Gilbert's wife, dies of the plague. She has been a character in the first five books. She seemed a likeable person, and encourage......more


Quotes

“This skilfully woven story is a delight to read. The setting is exceptionally well crafted. Highly recommended.” Davis Bunn, internationally bestselling author, on The Unquiet Bones

“Fans of medieval mysteries will revel in Starr’s fourth lively blending of intriguing suspense and telling historical detail.” Library Journal on Unhallowed Ground

“At last a worthy successor to Ellis Peters. Mel Starr brings medieval crime to life…As a crime writer and medievalist I’m looking forward to absorbing more books by Mel Starr.” Mike Jeeks, author of Fields of Glory, on Ashes to Ashes