Hungry Death (Cragg and Fidelis Mystery)

1747. County Coroner Titus Cragg has been called to the scene of a gruesome slaughter at a rural farmhouse. Meanwhile, his friend Dr Luke Fidelis is a guest at nearby Orford Hall, where a blackened body is discovered deep beneath the hot-house. Cragg and Fidelis are asked to investigate, and uncover a shocking connection between the two cases.

Reviews

Blake again demonstrates why he belongs in the first rank of historical mystery novelists * Publishers Weekly Starred Review *
Odd 18th-century mores provide a fitting backdrop for a complex puzzle * Kirkus Reviews *
A tour de force of medical expertise, religious explication, and courtroom drama * The Historical Novels Review *
Gripping ... Historical fans will be well satisfied * Publishers Weekly on Secret Mischief *
A startling conclusion. Readers who enjoy historical and legal perspectives will appreciate the careful attention to detail * Library Journal on Secret Mischief *
An action-packed read with fully realized characters and vivid historical detail * Booklist on Death and the Chevalier *
Blake effortlessly combines a complex puzzle with some fascinating, little-known historical facts * Kirkus Reviews on Death and the Chevalier *
Outstanding ... Clever plotting and enjoyable characterizations make this entry a winner * Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Rough Music *