Published: May 10, 2011
Words: 9,008 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781458021724

Short description

Simon the sculptor had been truly touched by God's gift. He saw beauty that others could not and brought it to life through his craft. But Simon also saw the beauty of Elyn. Clandestine meetings have given way to sinful lust, and now the two lovers have vanished. But Frevisse alone suspects there may be some darker truth behind the midnight vanishing...

Extended description

A LOVE TO DIE FOR...

When Frevisse is given bishop-pardoned leave to visit her cousin Alice at Ewelme, she is enchanted by the work of the sculptor Simon Maye. Charged with carving the angels upon Alice's tomb, Simon has been truly touched by God's gift - there was an otherworldiness to their stone features, an aliveness to the very feathers of their wings. He saw beauty that others could not, and brought it to life through his craft.

But Simon also saw the beauty of Elyn, one of Alice's ladies in waiting. Clandestine meetings have given way to sinful lust, and now the two lovers have disappeared. The servants whisper that the lovers have eloped, and secretly pine for the passion to do the same. Lady Alice believes her sculptor has been stolen away by jealous rivals and rages at the injustice. But Frevisse alone suspects there may be some darker truth behind the midnight vanishing... (Read more) A LOVE TO DIE FOR...

When Frevisse is given bishop-pardoned leave to visit her cousin Alice at Ewelme, she is enchanted by the work of the sculptor Simon Maye. Charged with carving the angels upon Alice's tomb, Simon has been truly touched by God's gift - there was an otherworldiness to their stone features, an aliveness to the very feathers of their wings. He saw beauty that others could not, and brought it to life through his craft.

But Simon also saw the beauty of Elyn, one of Alice's ladies in waiting. Clandestine meetings have given way to sinful lust, and now the two lovers have disappeared. The servants whisper that the lovers have eloped, and secretly pine for the passion to do the same. Lady Alice believes her sculptor has been stolen away by jealous rivals and rages at the injustice. But Frevisse alone suspects there may be some darker truth behind the midnight vanishing...

A story from Margaret Frazer's Tales.

PRAISE FOR THE SISTER FREVISSE MEDIEVAL MYSTERY SERIES

“Frazer’s quiet yet intense medieval mysteries are so vividly and gracefully written you just float back in time…” – The Poisoned Pen

“There is action aplenty and intrigue in abundance.” – Historical Novels Review

“Frazer weaves historical details into the life of the fictitious nun… Whether good or evil, her characters are vibrant and compelling. While we might like to believe that the prejudices of that era have passed into history, we are reminded that we are not so very different after all.” – Romantic Times Book Club

A Romantic Times Top Pick.

Twice nominated for the Minnesota Book Award.
Twice nominated for the Edgar Award.
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Tags

romance, love, angels, murder, mystery, historical fiction, history, love story, detective, church, catholic, christian, funeral, nun, medieval, poison, grave, historical mystery, tomb, nuns, elope, chaucer, cherubs, frevisse, margaret frazer, history mystery, nunnery, suffolk, statues

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Review by: Jo Andrews on Sep. 07, 2011 :
This is an expanded version of an 800 word story that few of us would have had access to before. It is delightful - a terrific mystery and a wonderful evocation of the medieval period. A gem for any lover of Dame Frevisse mysteries.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: J J on May 28, 2011 :
COOL BOOK WELL WRITTEN
(reviewed the day of purchase)

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