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Death Before Compline
Death Before Compline
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Sharan Newman's reputation as a critically acclaimed writer of medieval mysteries continues with this collection of short stories, all previously published and collected here for the first time in DEATH BEFORE COMPLINE. The stories take us into 12th century Europe and show with sympathy and humor, the astounding variety of good intentions gone wrong and the corruption of human desires. Many of the stories feature Catherine LeVendeur, the beloved protagonist of ten of Newman's novels, and Solomon, Catherine's Jewish merchant cousin. These stories takes us into the day to day reality of medieval religious and family life, as it is lived by a variety of people: from nuns, noble people, scholars, courtiers, merchants, hermetic spinsters and children.
Fans of the novels will find this collection delightful as the author explains the origins of these stories and the evolution of her protagonists in the novels; these tales also serve as a great introduction to her work for newcomers.
Praise for Sharan Newman:
"Newman's got a lock on 12th century France . . . No one does a better job than Newman of creating a historical environment that is dense and richly textured without ever forgetting the importance of the individual and his or her story. " ~CONTRA COSTA TIMES
"Be forewarned – Sharan Newman will change the way you think about the Middle Ages. Her Catherine LeVendeur series brings the twelfth century to life with compassion, intelligence and wit, in tales rich with detail and unforgettable characters. Newman delivers an outstanding mystery in each and every book. This series is not to be missed!" ~Jan Burke, author of DEAR IRENE
"Imagine 12th century France, complete with crowded taverns and drafty convents. Fill with lusty students, educated merchants and starving beggars. Add long-buried family secrets and sparkling romance. Top with stolen gems, a wandering relic and too many corpses. The result? The wonderfully rich "Catherine LeVendeur" mystery series by Sharan Newman." ~VENTURA COUNTY STAR
"Sharan Newman's medieval mysteries use scholarship, subtlety and humor to investigate the universal labyrinth of murder and morality, heart and soul. Her fresh, provocative view of women's roles in the medieval milieu offers a background as richly detailed as fine stained glass." ~Carole Nelson Douglas, author of the IRENE ADLER series
"Newman has an excellent narrative sense, and all of her characters are depicted vividly and come to life on the page." ~MYSTERY NEWS
Fans of the novels will find this collection delightful as the author explains the origins of these stories and the evolution of her protagonists in the novels; these tales also serve as a great introduction to her work for newcomers.
Praise for Sharan Newman:
"Newman's got a lock on 12th century France . . . No one does a better job than Newman of creating a historical environment that is dense and richly textured without ever forgetting the importance of the individual and his or her story. " ~CONTRA COSTA TIMES
"Be forewarned – Sharan Newman will change the way you think about the Middle Ages. Her Catherine LeVendeur series brings the twelfth century to life with compassion, intelligence and wit, in tales rich with detail and unforgettable characters. Newman delivers an outstanding mystery in each and every book. This series is not to be missed!" ~Jan Burke, author of DEAR IRENE
"Imagine 12th century France, complete with crowded taverns and drafty convents. Fill with lusty students, educated merchants and starving beggars. Add long-buried family secrets and sparkling romance. Top with stolen gems, a wandering relic and too many corpses. The result? The wonderfully rich "Catherine LeVendeur" mystery series by Sharan Newman." ~VENTURA COUNTY STAR
"Sharan Newman's medieval mysteries use scholarship, subtlety and humor to investigate the universal labyrinth of murder and morality, heart and soul. Her fresh, provocative view of women's roles in the medieval milieu offers a background as richly detailed as fine stained glass." ~Carole Nelson Douglas, author of the IRENE ADLER series
"Newman has an excellent narrative sense, and all of her characters are depicted vividly and come to life on the page." ~MYSTERY NEWS
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