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The Bells of Westminster, Hardback Book

The Bells of Westminster Hardback

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London, 1774. The opening of a royal tomb will end in murder... Susan Bell spends her days within the confines of Westminster Abbey, one of many who live in the grounds of the ancient building.

Her father, the kindly but foolish Dean of Westminster, is always busy keeping the many canons and vergers in check, when not being romantically pursued by forceful widows. Life at the abbey is uneventful, even after the unwelcome arrival of Susan's cousin Lindley and his unusual scientific demonstrations.

That is until the Society of Antiquaries come armed with a letter from King George III.

They wish to open the tomb of Edward I, each to investigate their own academic interests - whether it be rumours of the royal body's embalmment, an obsession with Arthurian legends or even a supposed Roman temple to Apollo beneath the abbey's undercroft. However, as the Society prepares to open the tomb, a ghostly figure is seen walking the abbey cloisters, wearing the crown and shroud of the dead king.

There is further uproar when one of the Antiquaries is found viciously murdered, and the corpse of Edward I is stolen.

With her father's position under threat from the scandal, Susan feels bound to investigate these strange occurrences.

Could one of the Society members be harbouring a murderous secret? Or is one of the abbey's own a killer?The new historical mystery from the bestselling author of Black Drop, Blue Water and Scarlet Town.

Perfect for readers of Andrew Taylor, Laura Shepherd-Robinson and S.J.

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