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A Masterly Murder

The Sixth Chronicle of Matthew Bartholomew

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A Masterly Murder

By: Susanna Gregory
Narrated by: David Thorpe
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Summary

Michaelhouse is in uproar: Kenyngham, the saintly but ageing master, has announced his retirement, and with unseemly haste Runham arranges his own 'election' as his successor. Within days he has dismissed several members of staff, including the redoubtable laundress Agatha, and is making life so unpleasant for the scholars that even Matthew Bartholomew believes his future as physician and teacher at the college is untenable. But Matthew has many patients to divert his attention, and Brother Michael, proctor of the fledgling university, has some suspicious deaths to investigate, although they cannot help but notice that the new master has commissioned a flurry of building work. Then Runham himself is murdered, and, although he is mourned by none, Matthew and Michael know they have to solve the mystery before any more damage is done to their beloved Michaelhouse.

©2000 Susanna Gregory (P)2017 Little Brown Book Group Crime Fiction Historical Mystery Fiction Crime
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Thoroughly enjoyed this book even though I thought it would be as dull as ditchwater. It was surprisingly funny with a good plot and plenty of intrigue

A Masterly Murder.

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As ever, a brilliant performance of a somewhat intricate plot that should hold the attentions of (even ) casual listeners.

Outstanding Characterisation.

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This book shows the intelligence of Brother Micheal, in case anyone was in doubt. While he was ill the investigations went no where. Once he was back things thanks to him then fell in place.

Brilliant

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I love these stories and the amazing narrative, makes me smile sometimes, all the voices he can create :) Also slowly getting used to multiple dead characters. Looking forward to hear the next story.

Great narrative

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David Thorpe really brings this story to life. without his narration I dont think I would have enjoyed this as much.

Brilliant narration, but the story goes on a bit

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