Somershill Manor Mysteries: Plague Land : A Novel (Hardcover)

from janerawoof

Delightful medieval murder mystery. A younger son, Oswald de Lacy, returns to his family's estate from a monastery with his mentor-tutor after the death of his father and two older brothers to become the heir. Immediately he's faced with a mystery--murder of a young girl. Encouraged by Brother Pe...

from Beamis12

Sent to a monastery at the age of seven Oswald, the youngest son, never expected to inherit his family manor and holdings. Thanks to the plague which has devastated the land, taking the lives of Oswald's father and two elder brothers, leaving only his mother and sister Clemence at home he now has...

from kellyn

While I figured out the big "reveal" about three-fourths of the way through the book I still found this story unexpected enjoyable. I was disappointed in the ending as it felt contrived but even with this fault I'm glad I read the story. I have a graduate degree in Medieval Studies and have gener...

from thiscatsabroad

Good summer/beach read for plague enthusiasts (of which I count myself).

from cathyskye

In Plague Land, S.D. Sykes does an excellent job in showing how the Plague has turned everything on its head-- from political alliances to the attitudes of the poor toward their "masters." The Plague may have burned itself out, but everyone is still reeling in the aftermath. Entire families and v...