What We're Reading: Edward

Falconer's Trial



by Ian Morson



In this the seventh medieval Oxford mystery featuring Master William Falconer, Falconer is in jail. He was seen near the dead body of Lady Ann Segrim. Her servants believe that he had inappropriate designs on the Lady. They believe that Falconer poisoned her. Falconer is put on trial for murder by the university administration. While he is in jail it is up to his friends to investigate the murder and clear him. Thomas Symon, his favorite student, Saphira Le Veske, his paramour, and Peter Bullock, the town constable, each use their special skills to search for the real murderer. Was it the brother-in-law, whose advances Lady Ann spurned? Did it have something to do with the Templar Knight, who followed her husband home from the Crusade? Or was it related to a death at the local convent? Falconer's friends must work quickly before he is found GUILTY!