Brother Athelstan

Brother Athelstan

Series by Paul Doherty

Step into the shadowy streets of late 14th-century London with Brother Athelstan, a perceptive Dominican friar who unravels gripping mysteries alongside Coroner Sir John Cranston, combining rich historical detail with thrilling intrigue that brings the past to life in Paul Doherty's captivating series.

In the shadowy alleyways and vibrant markets of 14th-century London, where every whispered word can lead to peril, a relentless pursuit for justice unfolds. Welcome to the gripping world of the *Brother Athelstan* series, where the intertwined threads of faith, crime, and intrigue create a tapestry of historical mystery. At the heart of it all is Brother Athelstan, a once-soldier turned monk with a sharp mind and an insatiable thirst for truth, who is driven by a profound sense of duty to uncover the secrets lurking beneath the city's surface. As the Black Death grips the land and political rivalries simmer, Athelstan finds himself drawn into a web of deception, facing adversaries both human and supernatural. With each novel, he battles dark forces, unraveling complex conspiracies that threaten the delicate balance of both divine and earthly power. The series invites readers to explore themes of redemption, faith, and the moral dilemmas posed by justice in a time of chaos. Immerse yourself in tales of murder, betrayal, and the relentless quest for understanding as Brother Athelstan races against time to protect the innocent and expose the guilty. Will he unearth the truth hidden within the pages of history, or will the shadows consume him? Discover the thrill of each chapter as you venture deeper into a world where every mystery leads to another tantalizing revelation.

Books in this Series

The Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan

The Nightingale Gallery

Published in 1991

The House of the Red Slayer

Published in 1992

Murder Most Holy

Published in 1992

The Anger of God

Published in 1993

By Murder's Bright Light

Published in 1994

The House of Crows

Published in 1995

The Assassin's Riddle

Published in 1996

The Devil's Domain

Published in 1998

The Field of Blood

Published in 1999

The House of Shadows

Published in 2003

Bloodstone

Published in 2012

The Straw Men

Published in 2013

Candle Flame

Published in 2014

The Book of Fires

Published in 2014

The Herald of Hell

Published in 2015

The Great Revolt

Published in 2016

A Pilgrimage to Murder

Published in 2017

The Mansions of Murder

Published in 2017

The Godless

Published in 2019

The Stone of Destiny

Published in 2021

The Hanging Tree

Published in 2022

Murder Most Treasonable

Published in 2023

Murder's Snare

Published in 2024

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