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In der Mitte der Nacht / Pest-Saga Bd.2

September 1348: Seit Monaten wütet die Pest in Südengland. Lady Anne of Develish ist es gelungen, ihre Schutzbefohlenen in Sicherheit zu bringen. Doch die Versorgung wird mit der Zeit immer schwieriger. Ihr geliebter Verwalter Thaddeus ist losgezogen, um Vorräte zu beschaffen und weitere Überlebende zu retten. Da er als Bastard eines Leibeigenen über keinerlei Einfluss verfügt, nennt er sich mit Lady Annes Billigung kurzerhand »Milord of Athelstan«. Eine hochgefährliche Strategie: Auf eine derartige Titelanmaßung steht nichts anderes als der Tod. Der Plan geht gut, bis Hugh de Courtesmain auftaucht, der neidzerfressene ehemalige Verwalter von Develish. Thaddeus wird gefangengenommen und verhört. Wird Lady Anne ihn retten können, bevor er - und mit ihm die Gesellschaft von Develish - verloren ist?

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The House of Crows (eBook, ePUB)

A brutal murderer, a house of assassins, a devil incarnate...It's the Spring of 1380 and the Regent John of Gaunt needs money and supplies for his war against the French. Unfortunately, the members of parliament at Westminster are proving especially stubborn - and the Regent's cause is not aided when some representatives from the shire of Shrewsbury are foully murdered. John of Gaunt orders Sir John Cranston, along with his trusty ally Brother Athelstan, to find the assassin before he loses every chance of obtaining the taxes he requires, before more innocent people are found dead. An absolutely scintillating historical mystery, perfect for fans of Susanna Gregory, C. J. Sansom and S. G. MacLean.

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Atlantis and Other Places: Stories of Alternate History , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 844min

A famous naturalist seeks a near-extinct species of bird found only on the rarest of lands in "Audubon in Atlantis." A young American on a European holiday finds himself storming an enchanted German castle in "The Catcher in the Rhine." The philosopher Sokrates plays a key role in the Athenian victory over the Spartans in "The Daimon." Centaurs take a sea voyage aboard "The Horse of Bronze" to a land where they encounter a strange and frightening tribe of creatures known as man. London's most famous detective, Athelstan Helms, and his assistant, Dr. James Walton, are in Atlantis investigating a series of murders in "The Scarlet Band." Atlantis and Other Places includes these and seven more amazing stories of ancient eras, historical figures, mysterious events, and out-of-this-world adventure from the incomparable Harry Turtledove. Track List for Atlantis and Other Places: Disc 1 "Audubon in Atlantis"---Track 1 Disc 3 "Bedfellows"---Track 1 "News from the Front"---Track 5 Disc 4 "The Catcher in the Rhine"---Track 4 "The Daimon"---Track 18 Disc 6 "Farmers’ Law"---Track 22 Disc 7 "Occupation Duty"---Track 10 "The Horse of Bronze"---Track 22 Disc 9 "The Genetics Lecture"---Track 20 "Someone Is Stealing the Great Throne Rooms of the Galaxy"---Track 22 Disc 10 "Uncle Alf"---Track 5 Disc 11 "The Scarlet Band"---Track 1 ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Todd McLaren. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/tant/001753/bk_tant_001753_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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The House of the Red Slayer (eBook, ePUB)

In a city seething with discontent, an ancient grudge is about to be settled.December, 1377. As London prepares for Christmas, a great frost has the city in its icy grip; even the Thames is frozen from bank to bank. The Constable of the Tower of London, Sir Ralph Whitton, is found murdered in a cold bleak chamber. The door is still locked from the inside and guarded by trusted retainers. So how did the assassin get in? Brother Athelstan and Sir John Cranston are ordered to investigate. They soon discover that the murder is only the first in a series of macabre killings, which have their roots in a terrible act of betrayal... A vivid, blood-curdling portrayal of medieval London, this is historical mystery writing at its best, perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris.Praise for Paul Doherty'A vivid, intricately crafted whodunnit' Publishers Weekly 'Paul Doherty has a lively sense of history' New Statesman

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The House of Shadows (eBook, ePUB)

A set of horrific killings hints at the answer behind a legendary crime...Autumn, 1380. Brother Athelstan is very busy. He and his parish council are preparing for the annual Christmas mystery play when a series of brutal murders occur at a Southwark tavern. Two young whores are found slain but their deaths are only the beginning of a series of gruesome killings which occur around the parish of St Erconwald's. He resolves to solve not only these grisly deaths, but also their source - the Great Robbery of the Lombard treasure, which occurred in Southwark some 20 years earlier. Plots and deceptions abound in this thrilling mystery novel by Paul Doherty, ideal for fans of Susanna Gregory, C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris.Praise for Paul Doherty'His fascination for history comes off the page' Daily Express 'Paul Doherty has a lively sense of history ... evocative and lyrical descriptions' New Statesmen 'An opulent banquet to satisfy the most murderous appetite' Northern Echo

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The Book of Fires (eBook, ePUB)

Solve the case, or risk London being engulfed in the flames...February, 1381. A ruthless killer known as the Ignifer - Fire Bringer - is rampaging through London, bringing agonising death and destruction in his wake. He appears to be targeting all those involved in the recent trial and conviction of the beautiful Lady Isolda Beaumont, burned at the stake for the murder of her husband. As the late Sir Walter Beaumont was a close friend of the Regent, John of Gaunt orders Sir John Cranston and Brother Athelstan to investigate. In the dead man's possession was a copy of the mysterious 'Book of Fires', containing the secret formula of a devastating weapon, the so-called Greek Fire. The manuscript has since disappeared, and Gaunt is desperate for it not to fall into the wrong hands... A totally thrilling mystery novel from master Paul Doherty, perfect for fans of E. M. Powell, S G MacLean and S. J. Parris.

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The Anger of God (eBook, ePUB)

The kingdom teeters on a knife edge, and one man would throw it into chaos...Autumn, 1379. The power of the crown is invested in John of Gaunt, and the kingdom is seething with discontent. The French are attacking the southern ports and the peasants are planning a revolt organised by a mysterious leader who proclaims himself as 'IRA DEI', the anger of God. When Gaunt's plans to win over the merchant princes of London are plunged into chaos by a series of bloody murders, he turns to Sir John Cranston to bring the assassin to book and to recover a king's ransom in gold which has disappeared. Cranston naturally calls on his ally Brother Athelstan. London is a hotbed of intrigue and they find it difficult to distinguish between friend and foe. They must face deadly threats not just from the powerful elite, but from the seedy underworld of medieval London. The fourth instalment in the gripping historical mystery series, perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom, S. J. Parris and Susanna Gregory.

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The Assassin's Riddle (eBook, ePUB)

The only way to win this murderer's deadly game... is to play along.Summer, 1380. Brutal and sudden death is not uncommon in the foul alleys and streets of London. The corpse of a clerk has been pulled from the Thames. They drowned, but not before receiving a vicious blow to the back of the head. Then Bartholomew Drayton, a usurer and money-lender, is found dead in his strongroom, a crossbow bolt firmly embedded in his chest: a real mystery because the windowless strongroom was locked and barred from the inside. So who killed him? And how? And are the deaths connected? Sir John Cranston comes to survey the scene. When other clerks are murdered, each with a riddle pinned to his corpse, Cranston enlists the help of Brother Athelstan - and together they must pit their wits against a deadly adversary bent on murder and mayhem. Another thrilling historical mystery from a true master of the genre, perfect for fans of S. G. MacLean, S. J. Parris and C. J. Sansom.

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