{"title":"Series: The Oswald de Lacy Medieval Murders","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Oswald de Lacy Medieval Murders\u003c\/strong\u003e series invites readers into a rich tapestry of intrigue and suspense set against the atmospheric backdrop of the medieval era. Blending historical detail with gripping mysteries, these stories offer a compelling journey through a time when justice was as complex as the web of politics and power surrounding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of historical fiction and crime will appreciate the vivid characters and carefully crafted plots that unveil the darker corners of medieval society. This collection appeals to those who enjoy a mix of history, intrigue, and the subtle interplay of romance and political machinations within a vividly realised past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-good-death-by-s-d-sykes-9781473680234","title":"The Good Death","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe series gets better and better . . . a very credible medieval world . . . Oswald is such an appealing character, growing richer and deeper with every book\u003c\/strong\u003e - Andrew Taylor, author of \u003cem\u003eAshes of London\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Good Death\u003c\/em\u003e by S D Sykes takes readers back to 1370. Oswald de Lacy was not always Lord of the Manor, or even meant to be. As the third son, he was destined for a life as a novice monk. Now, with winter closing in on Somershill, Oswald finds himself amid domestic turmoil: his wife is flirting with their houseguest, his sister contributes her opinions unhelpfully, and his mother continues to exert influence over his life even from her deathbed. Oswald is forced to confront a haunting secret from his monastery days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1349, tasked by his tutor Brother Peter to gather herbs in the forest, 18-year-old Oswald encounters a terrified girl who tragically runs into a swollen river and drowns. In her village, he learns she is not the only young woman who has vanished—an alarming pattern that has elicited little concern from the authorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConvinced of their deaths, Oswald seeks help from the village women to find the murderer, particularly appealing to the beautiful Maud Woodstock, who stirs feelings in him that no monk should entertain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoon, another threat looms as plague descends, and the monastery seals itself away. Brother Peter insists Oswald abandon his search, but Oswald is determined to uncover a shocking truth that resonates through the years, reaching a climax with a letter clutched in the hand of his dying mother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67970103771372,"sku":"9781473680234","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781473680234-the-good-death-1.jpg?v=1793142567"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/series-the-oswald-de-lacy-medieval-murders.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}