"A Corpse at St. Andrew's Chapel"

by Mel Starr

****Medieval Mystery

Description

Alan, the beadle of the manor of Bampton, had gone out at dusk to seek those who might violate curfew. When, the following morning, he had not returned home, his young wife Matilda had sought out Master Hugh de Singleton, surgeon and bailiff of the manor. Two days later Alan's corpse was discovered in the hedge, at the side of the track to St Andrew's Chapel. His throat had been torn out - his head was half severed from his body - and his face, hands and forearms were lacerated with deep scratches. Master Hugh, meeting Hubert the coroner at the scene, listened carefully to the coroner's surmise that a wolf had caused the great wound. And yet … if so, why was there no blood?

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Biography

Mel Starr was born and grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He graduated from Spring Arbor High School in 1960, and Greenville College (Illinois) in 1964. He received an 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 married Susan Brock in 1965, and they have two daughters; Amy (Kevin) Kwilinski, of Naperville, IL, and Jennifer (Jeremy) Reivitt, of Portage, MI. Mel and Susan have seven grandchildren.

Mel Starr's Home Page: http://melstarr.net/

My Thoughts ~

"A Corpse at St. Andrew's Chapel is an indepth medieval mystery. The author has researched his subject matter thoroughly, and follows this time period very effectively. A glossary of terms pertaining to medieval times is given at the beginning of this novel in order for the reader to become acquainted with detailing that is an integral part of the story.

Mr. Starr has depicted his characters with depth and relatable personalities. Very pictorial views of the castle, the chapel and surrounding landscape are portrayed in accordance with the time period and locale. Attention to detail is a strong point in this medieval mystery.

For those who enjoy being swept back in time to the days of the 14th century, "A Corpse at St. Andrew's Chapel" is a book to savor. Be prepared to stay with this book. You won't want to put it down! A gruesome murder and the details surrounding it will keep you riveted to your chair!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book through Book Fun's For Readers Only program in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review.