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Without a Trace - (Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon) by Mel Starr (Paperback)

Without a Trace - (Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon) by  Mel Starr (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A knight's wife mysteriously disappears from her carriage. Kidnapping is suspected. Can Hugh de Singleton discover what has happened before it's too late?<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Lady Philippa, the wife of Sir Aymer - a knight of the realm - disappears while travelling from her husband's manor to Bampton. She and her maid are travelling in an enclosed wagon, whilst her husband and his grooms and a squire are mounted. When the party arrives at Bampton Castle neither the lady nor her maid are within the enclosed wagon: they have simply vanished.</p><p>As the disappearance may have happened while the travellers were on Lord Gilbert's lands, his surgeon and bailiff, Hugh de Singleton, is assigned to discover what has happened to the lady. Has she been taken? Her has she fled her husband?</p><p>A few days later her husband receives a ransom demand, and Hugh is named to deliver the money. Why him? The ransom is paid, but the lady is not returned. Can Hugh help find her, or is it already too late?</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Fans of medieval mysteries will revel in Starr's fourth lively blending of intriguing suspense and telling historical detail." --<i>Library Journal </i>on <i>Unhallowed Ground</i><br><br>"Romance and intrigue are the cornerstones of this excellent historical series entry. Its well-defined characters and attention to historical detail will appeal to fans of Ariana Franklin." --<i>Library Journal </i>on <i>A Trail of Ink</i><br><br>"Starr's latest medieval mystery (after <i>The Abbot's Agreement</i>) will delight fans of Ellis Peters's "Chronicles of Brother Cadfael" series." --<i>Library Journal</i> on<i> Ashes to Ashes</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Mel Starr ========= <p>Mel Starr is the author of the successful Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton series. He 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. Since retiring, he has focused on writing his thrilling Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton series. Mel and his wife, Susan, have two daughters and eight grandchildren.</p>

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