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The Riddle of the Poisoned Monk

By Sarah Matthias

Adjectives

thrilling mysterious historical adventurous

Genres

Mystery Historical Fiction Adventure

Synopsis

When Charlie's mother faces accusations of witchcraft, he escapes with Balthazar, her cat, only to be transported back four centuries to medieval Northumbria. There, he arrives at Goslar Abbey during the annual Feast of the Book, just as a monk is found murdered. Teaming up with Lady Marian, Charlie must solve a runic riddle to uncover the abbey's hidden treasure and identify the killer, all while navigating the perils of a bygone era.

About the author

Sarah Matthias is a British author who loves writing exciting stories about the past. She is best known for her book 'A Berlin Christmas Tale'. Sarah enjoys bringing history to life with interesting characters and adventures. When she is not writing, she likes spending time with her family and exploring new places.

Pages

256 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2006

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