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The Tavern in the Morning (Hawkenlye Mystery Trilogy Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Alys Clare (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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At the end of a dark and dreary market day, Goody Anne's inn at Tonbridge is finally settling down for the night. But while Anne's serving maid and boy finish up their chores, a man lies dying in the guest chamber-poisoned by a piece of pie made by Goody Anne herself.

Josse d'Acquin, a knight with a knack for solving mysteries, is troubled by the news of the stranger's death. Josse has been a regular visitor to Goody Anne's, and he hates to think that Anne-or her fine cooking-has fallen suspect. He rides off to the scene of the crime and starts his own investigation.

When Josse discovers wolf's bane in the remnants of the pie, he knows that someone must have tampered with Anne's cooking. And when he learns that a charming, handsome nobleman ordered a piece of that very pie, Josse is convinced that the poison was meant for this upper-class guest, and not for the poor stranger who died alone in Anne's guest chamber.

After failing to persuade the Sheriff that the death was suspicious, Josse turns to his old friend, the formidable Abbess Helewise. Weakened from a severe bout of fever, the Abbess nonetheless provides a thread of common sense as Josse follows the trail of murder into the ancient, mysterious Wealden Forest, and finds something there that will change his life forever . . . .

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Adventurer Josse d'Acquin and the sage Abbess Helewise return in The Tavern in the Morning: A Hawkenlye Mystery, a fourth medieval historical from Alys Clare (Fortune Like the Moon), this time to investigate the mysterious poisoning (by wolf's bane) of a guest at an inn d'Acquin frequents regularly. Though the dialogue is unmistakably contemporary, Clare's rich descriptions brings the English countryside to life and the fast-talking duo make a charming pair of sleuths.
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In the time of Richard Lionheart, Josse d'Acquin and the Abbess Helewise have formed a deep friendship. When a man dies of poisoning at an inn known for the quality of its food, Josse seeks Helewise's counsel, although she is weak from a bout of fever. The murder leads Josse to discover a defiant, widowed noblewoman named Joanna and her son, Ninian, hiding from an insinuating cousin of Joanna's, Denys de Courtenay. A second murder, of a local wisewoman with ties to Joanna, quickens the plot. Josse and Joanna succumb to their passionate attraction for each other; meanwhile, the skeins of the mystery--Ninian's parentage, Denys' veiled threats to the abbey--come together spectacularly. Clare expertly handles the vivid Ninian and the resourceful Joanna, but it is the intellectual, reasoned, and devoted interplay between Josse and Helewise that is most intriguing and most appealing. A fine addition to the growing number of mystery series based in English history. GraceAnne DeCandido
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00CNTTV7Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Minotaur Books (May 21, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 21, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 936 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 242 pages
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Alys Clare writes historical murder mysteries. There are 17 titles in the now-completed Hawkenlye series, set in and around the Wealden Forest during the reigns of Richard I and John: in order they are Fortune like the Moon, Ashes of the Elements, The Tavern in the Morning, The Chatter of the Maidens, The Faithful Dead, A Dark Night Hidden, Whiter than the Lily, Girl in a Red Tunic, Heart of Ice, The Enchanter's Forest, The Paths of the Air, The Joys of my Life, The Rose of the World, The Song of the Nightingale, The Winter King, A Shadowed Evil and The Devil's Cup.

The Aelf Fen books are set in the fenlands of East Anglia in the reign of William Rufus. The 9 titles so far are Out of the Dawn Light, Mist over the Water, Music of the Distant Stars, The Way between the Worlds, Land of the Silver Dragon, Blood of the South, The Night Wanderer, The Rufus Spy and City of Pearl.

The Gabriel Taverner books are set in Devon in the early 1600s. Queen Elizabeth is dead and the throne of England is now occupied by the very different character of James I. The main character in the series is a former ship's physician, and there are three titles so far: A Rustle of Silk, The Angel in the Glass and The Indigo Ghosts.

The World's End Bureau series is set in Victorian London, where a young woman called Lily Raynor is struggling to set up a private enquiry agency. The two titles to date are The Woman who Spoke to Spirits and The Outcast Girls.

Alys has also written books under her own name, Elizabeth Harris, and these include a series of time-slip mysteries and some roughly contemporary stories. These are available in e-book form. The titles are The Herb Gatherers, The Egyptian Years, The Sun Worshippers, Time of the Wolf, The Quiet Earth, The Sacrifice Stone, The Twilight Child, A Good Man's Love, Singing in the Wilderness, The Simple Life and My Turn Now.

Alys has been writing professionally for more than 30 years

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"...A very good book, with a few eye-raising and brow-furling surprises. This book made me angry, sad, and happy. I wept, I laughed, and I sighed...." Read more

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Poison with your pie, my dearie?
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2017
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    A sad and winding take that starts with a poisoned pie in Goody Anne's tavern. Now, having had the tavern for many years and serving hundreds,, maybe thousands of people and none dying of poisoned food, of course Goody Anne is quite upset. Sir Josse sets his mind to clear Anne and ensure her tavern continues serving Tonbridge and patrons passing through.
    During his investigation, Sir Joss discovers the victim wasn't the intended victim, just an accidental one. The intended victim turns out to be someone who is not quite nice, searching for someone who is and causes a lot of problems and pain for Sir Joss, Abbess Helewise and many other people.
    A very good book, with a few eye-raising and brow-furling surprises. This book made me angry, sad, and happy. I wept, I laughed, and I sighed. There was one part that made me so mad, I wanted to throw the book at someone, but then I wouldn't get to finish it. No, I won't spoil it for anyone, you'll have to read it for yourself. But if it doesn't make you angry, too, then please let me know what does.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Find a comfy chair and prepare to enjoy!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2017
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    The author has created interesting characters and mysteries that go in fascinating directions. Find a comfy chair and prepare to enjoy!
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  • Tuckersakat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not all books available on Kindle
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2019
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    I love this series! The main characters relate well and the storyline is interesting. However, I was dismayed to discover that only the first three books and I believe the last three books are available on kindle. So be warned if you prefer to read on kindle. The books are still worth the read though!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful characters.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2015
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    The Hawkenlye series is great. Good mystery, good historical fiction.
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  • Edith Corbett
    4.0 out of 5 stars My first clare book.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2014
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    This was a wonderful surprise, enjoyed it very much. I am a great Paul Doherty fan so this is a great companion to those books.
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  • L. J. Roberts
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not your usual medievall mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2008
    THE TAVERN IN THE MORNING (Mystery-Josse d'Acquin-England-1190s) - G+
    Clare, Alys - 3rd in series
    Hodder & Stoughton, 2000, UK Hardcover - ISBN: 0340739355

    First Sentence: A night of the dark moon, the bright stars concealed behind dense, low cloud heavy with chill moisture.

    A man dies by poison at a local tavern and Josse d'Acquin suspects the wrong man was poisoned. He suspects a handsome nobleman may have been the intended victim. In searching out the man, Josse is rendered unconscious.

    He is rescued and nursed by a young boy Ninian and, eventually, his mother Joanna who blindfolds Josse and takes him to where they are living. Joanna and Ninian are on the run from the nobleman who will stop at nothing to find them. Josse asks the help of his friend, Abbess Helewise, in keeping Ninian safe while he unravels the motives behind the mystery.

    The strength of the book is the very interesting characters--although it would be best to read the series in order to understand the relationship of the two major protagonists-- the plot and the suspense. The author does create a very good sense of place, which is important to me. The story certainly doesn't go where you expect.

    Clare is accurate in the major events of history, but misses on some of the more minor details. Because the plot in this, and in each of the other books by her I've read in the series so far, tends not to be the expected or usual, I very much enjoyed it.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars worth a read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2015
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    One does wonder why this knight doesn't become the coroner or sheriff of the area. Or come into conflict with either of these on a more serious basis.
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  • Mary E. Koskie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2015
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    Another great story about Josse and Helenwise solving mysteries together!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2017
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    Love these books, keep your interest and very evocative of the period
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  • Mrs C Edwards
    4.0 out of 5 stars good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2014
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    have found this book to be a light and enjoyable read .I will read more of this series of books
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  • Cindy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2013
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    This book was an excellent read but then so far this is true of all the Hawkenlye books. Brilliant if you love myteries and Sir josse
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    5.0 out of 5 stars You will love this book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2018
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    Brilliant book from start to finish
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