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The Novice's Tale

Oxford Medieval Mysteries, Book 2

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The Novice's Tale

By: Ann Swinfen
Narrated by: Philip Battley
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When the novice Emma Thorgold goes missing from Godstow Abbey in the summer of 1353, the hunt is on throughout the Oxfordshire countryside. Bookseller Nicholas Elyot and scholar Jordain Brinkylsworth are anxious to help the girl, but her stepfather has other intentions. Why is he so determined to shut her away for life? Or worse? And will she be found unharmed?

©2016 Ann Swinfen (P)2017 Ann Swinfen Action & Adventure Historical Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Fiction

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I love the setting in Oxford, I love present day Oxford... So to hear stories of how people lived back then is wonderful..

great narrator

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The 2nd book of this series does not disappoint. It is the same easy listening as the 1st book, and not taxing on the brain, but thoroughly enjoyable. I shall now download the 3rd book.

Good

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Really enjoyed the story again. Interesting information contained within the story. Having enjoyed book 1 and now book 2, I am looking forward too the rest of the series.

Book 2 as good as book 1

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I loved this book and couldn’t put it down. It’s wonderfully written and narrated with fascinating historical details

Couldn’t put it down!

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Had me hooked from the start. Easy to listen to. Will be reading the next in series very soon.

Great story.

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An excellent medieval mystery giving a glimpse of daily life in those times as the story plays.

An excellent medieval mystery

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suspense and intrgue abound. easy listening willing the heroine and hero to a successful ending.

a dam good story

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You know that things will work out well ok the end. Good characterisations and a sense of comfortable community here. If you are looking for a gentle story and interfering historical references this is it

Comfortable and gentle tale

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I enjoy Anne Swinfen’s style evoking Medieval speech. I am getting used to Philip Battley’s restrained reading performance in this second book of the series. NH

Absorbing plot set in a brilliantly explained Medieval time.

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i like these tales.. will they tax your mind? will they send you off wringing your hands and pondering the meaning off it all? NO what they will do is whisk you off to anither time and place and tell a pleasant story in a pleasent way. If you like you novels light and enjoyable then go for it.

enjoyable

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