The Unquiet Bones: The First Chronicle of Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon (Paperback) by Mel Starr

from Medievalgirl

I wish I had read this novel before the 2nd (sadly it was not available for loan at the time). In my opinion it was far better than 'A Corpse at St Andrew's Chapel' which follows it. For starters, it was interesting learning something about Hugh's life and background before he came to Bampton, an...

from KAzevedo

I loved the language and the sense of place in this, the first in a series featuring a medieval age surgeon in England. There is a very helpful glossary at the beginning to help one understand the many idioms used in the story. I had the the sense of being immersed in medieval times. The author w...

from FicusFan

This is book 1 in the Hugh de Singleton, Surgeon series. It is set in 1360s England. It was an unexpected read for me. I won the 2nd book in the series in the LT Early Reviewer program. I thought while I was waiting for book 2 to arrive I would read book 1. I loved it. I should warn that the publ...

from Riyale

A new series that I believe (if the first book is any gauge) I'm going to really enjoy. I found Hugh to be an engaging and intelligent character. The author has researched the period well and it shows through in his writing. Looking forward to number two.

from smilingsally

Oh, how I loved going back to medieval England to read about life and love at that time! Written in the first person narrative of the protagonist, Hugh of Singleton, who consults with John Wyclif before deciding to study medicine. After completing his education, he hangs out his shingle to practi...