Ashes to Ashes (The Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon)
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (740 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1782641335 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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Master Hugh eventually learns that the bones are those of a bailiff from a nearby manor. The morning after the festivities of Midsummer's Eve, the villagers of Bampton make a grisly discoveryMaster Hugh, Kate, and their children attend the Midsummer’s Eve fire. Most are soon found, some alive, some dead. The next morning Hugh hears the passing bell ring from the Church of St. Tenants collecting the ashes to spread upon their fields have found burned bones.Master Hugh learns of several men of Bampton and nearby villages who have gone missing recently. Beornwald, and moments later is summoned. Someone has slain him and placed his body in the fire to destroy evidence of murder.Bailiffs are not popular men; they dictate labor service, collect rents, and enforc
I became so captivated by the characters of Hugh and his wife that I couldn't wait to go back and read the whole series from the beginning." -- Karen Maitland, author of Company of Liars . The medieval surgeon, Hugh de Singleton, is a worthy successor to Ellis Peter's Cadfael and the plot twists are equally as satisfying. "A delightful treasure trove of historical detail as we delve into further medieval intrigue with Mel Starr's thoughtful and endearing Hugh de Singleton." -- Penelope Wilcock, author of The Hawk and the Dove series "A thoroughly enthralling and entertaining medieval crime novel, full of suspense, action and delicious historical detail
"Mystery, History, and a first person account of it that will keep you on your toes. What more could a reader ask for?" according to jschlatter. Mel Starr's The Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon are without challenge my favorite series of the year. The book Ashes to Ashes was no exception. I really can't wait for the next book to hit the shelves in November, as I find I am quite addicted to this series, completely entranced by Mel Starr's writing style, fascinated by the Historical setting, attention to detail, medieval surg. excellent choice for a relaxing time of suspense and history gbk Hugh de Singleton, surgeon is a fascinating character and the stream of consciousness style of thought process is revealing of the time in which the novel is set. Each of the novels in this series are more than worth the time in the background set for the characters. Well worth reading for the well researched historical setting. It is obvious that the author has an abiding interest in the . Hugh Dr Singleton Books I love this author's books. He has a masterful grasp of the medeavel genre. He has created a heroic figure in Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon. He is sensitive, courageous, and smart with a strict moral code. He is someone who everyone can identify or hope to aspire. He a 1Hugh Dr Singleton Books Bob H I love this author's books. He has a masterful grasp of the medeavel genre. He has created a heroic figure in Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon. He is sensitive, courageous, and smart with a strict moral code. He is someone who everyone can identify or hope to aspire. He a 14th century Englishman who is constricted by the contemporary medical knowledge of the time and uses scripture sayings in th. th century Englishman who is constricted by the contemporary medical knowledge of the time and uses scripture sayings in th
. Mel Starr was born and grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. After graduating with a MA in history from Western Michigan University in 1970, he taught history in Michigan public schools for thirty-nine years, thirty-five of those in Portage, MI, where he retired in 2003 as chairman of the social studies department of Portage Northern High School. Mel and his wife, Susan, have two daughters and seven grandchildr