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The Bone Chess Set

An Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mystery (Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mysteries, Book 5)

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The Bone Chess Set

By: J. G. Lewis
Narrated by: Madeleine Brolly
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Salisbury 1227

A traveling merchant’s death heralds a series of grim mishaps at Salisbury Castle. Ela suspects a plot to discredit her as sheriff. Can she solve the murder and save her reputation, or will she be the next victim?

The Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mystery Series

This series features a real historical figure - the formidable Ela Longespée. The young Countess of Salisbury was chosen to marry King Henry II’s illegitimate son William. After her husband’s untimely death, Ela served as High Sheriff of Wiltshire, castellan of Salisbury Castle, and ultimately founder and abbess of Lacock Abbey.

Book 1: Cathedral of Bones
Book 2: Breach of Faith
Book 3: The Lost Child
Book 4: Forest of Souls
Book 5: The Bone Chess Set

©2021 J. G. Lewis (P)2021 J. G. Lewis
Detective Fiction Historical Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction
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excellent story over-all, with mild inaccuracies in regards to the religion practiced by Ela. Mass was not said at the canonical hours (Matins, Lauds, Prime ect) those hours had/have specific prayers assigned to them quite distinct from the Mass. Likewise, Ela, having been educated, would have known that purgatory is a temporary place (not eternal) for the souls of the saved to complete the cleansing of temporal punishment of sins (as opposed to the eternal punishment of damnation). Purgatory will end when the world ends.
The (good) characters are likable, and have depth, as do the wicked characters. The plot is believable, and the details, for the most part keep the story in the middle ages.

excellent story over-all

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These books never fail to please. I am eager to listen to the next in the series

Great story

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Madeleine Brolly is the perfect narrator for this wonderful series set in the early middle ages and featuring a protagonist with a rather modern feminist perspective. Ela is feisty, courageous and resourceful. The other characters are well developed. l look forward to seeing more of her titles released as audiobooks.

Wonderful series!

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I absolutely loved this historical series. Well written and produced, there didn’t seem to be a false note in any of it. I hope this series continues.

Empowering women!

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Excellent and engaging story, about a remarkable woman living in medieval times, and braving a path almost completely denied to women. The plot is well-wrought, the atmosphere completely convincing (making me realistically uneasy at times!), and the pace is excellent. I love this series of fact-based historical fiction and mystery. Ela is a wholly intriguing woman of intelligence and thoughtfulness.

Braving a path denied to women

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Ela is great. The narrator is good too. This is an all around good book.

historically accurate feminist story

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I have been enjoying this entire series of Ela of Salisbury. The mysteries are well thought out and the characters are well rounded. I also enjoy the narrator whose voice is perfect for the series.

Wonderful series

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