A Vein of Deceit

by Susanna Gregory
A Vein of Deceit

Published

January 2010

Publishers

UK
Little Brown

Life is unsettled in Cambridge in the autumn of 1357, and both Michaelhouse and its physician, Matthew Bartholomew, have more than their fair share of misfortune. The college is unexpectedly short of funds, its Master is attacked, a prized pair of beautiful silver chalices have been stolen and, after a woman dies in premature labour, Bartholomew discovers that some medicinal potions have disappeared from his store, including pennyroyal, a drug known for inducing miscarriage. Bartholomew also suspects that the treasurer, Wynewyk, has been fiddling the books. He has always considered Wynewyk an honourable friend and is horrified; but before he can confront him with evidence of fraud, Wynewyk dies in bizarre and unexplained circumstances. With their trust in the security of Michaelhouse badly shaken, both Bartholomew and Brother Michael have little time to get to the bottom of these tangled mysteries before the college’s reputation is completely destroyed – and even more people die.

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The Devil’s Disciples The Devil’s Disciples
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The Hand of Justice The Hand of Justice
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