The Burgundian's Tale (Roger the Chapman Mysteries) (Roger the Chapman Mysteries (14))

Things aren't going too well at home for Roger the Chapman and his wife, Adela. Their fourth child has died only days after being born and Roger fails to conceal his feelings of relief at having one less mouth to feed. Adela naturally resents his attitude and their bitter arguments become increasingly commonplace. Roger decides that to maintain harmony at home the best thing he can do is take up his pack and cudgel and once again leave Bristol to trade his goods in the surrounding countryside. Almost as soon as he makes this decision, he receives a message from King Edward IV's brother, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, summoning him to London to assist in the investigation into the murder of Fulk Quantrell, the son of one of the ladies-in-waiting to Margaret, Duchess of Burgundy, who is on a triumphant return visit to London. It seems Roger has no choice but to return to the dirty, crowded streets of London, where he soon meets a surprising number of people - royalty, servants and workers alike - who all have a motive for murder.

The new title in the acclaimed Roger the Chapman series Roger is summoned by the Duke of Gloucester to assist in the investigation into the murder of the son of a lady-in-waiting to Margaret, Duchess of Burgundy, who is on a triumphant return visit to London. It seems Roger has no choice but to return to the dirty, crowded city, where he soon meets a surprising number of people ? royalty, servants and workers alike ? who all have a motive for murder.

The new title in the acclaimed Roger the Chapman series - Roger is summoned by the Duke of Gloucester to assist in the investigation into the murder of the son of a lady-in-waiting to Margaret, Duchess of Burgundy, who is on a triumphant return visit to London. It seems Roger has no choice but to return to the dirty, crowded city, where he soon meets a surprising number of people royalty, servants and workers alike who all have a motive for murder.

John Wedmore is accused of murdering a fellow servant and thrown into prison. Roger, his half-brother, feels obliged to investigate the charge. When Anthony, an inhabitant of the Manor House is murdered, Roger is convinced that the past and present killings are linked. And if he can prove the connection, his half-brother's name will be cleared Fifteenth-century Sleuth Roger The Chapman, Whose Fourth Child Has Recently Died, Is Summoned To London, Where The Son Of One Of The Ladies-in-waiting To The Duchess Of Burgundy Has Been Beaten To Death. Kate Sedley.