The Manor of Death - Brossura

April, 1196. When an unidentified body is discovered in the harbour town of Axmouth, twenty miles from Exeter, Sir John de Wolfe, the county coroner, is summoned to investigate. The manner of the young man's death is a matter of some dispute. But, as Sir John discovers, it was no accident. The victim did not drown, as the manor reeve alleges, but was strangled to death.
The ensuing murder enquiry is frustrated by what appears to be a conspiracy of silence among the seamen and townsfolk. Just what is the local population trying to hide?
In order to root out the truth, Sir John hatches a cunning plan. But is he playing with fire? There are those who would go to any lengths to ensure the shocking truth remains hidden, and Crowner John must draw on all his resources of courage and ingenuity if he is to escape from Axmouth with his life.
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