PAT F. (patferguson) -
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Imagine a medieval castle run by the Benedictines, with cellarists, herbalists, gardners, young novices. One after the other half a dozen monks are found murdered in the most bizarre of ways. A learned Franciscan who is sent to solve the mystery finds himself involved in the frightening events...a sleuth's pursuit of the truth behind the mystery also involves the pursuit of meaning - in words, symbols, ideas, every conceivable sign the visible universe contains.l.
One of the most entertaining books I've read lately. A murder mystery set in a medieval monastery, this book is funny but also smart, without being dry. It was actually hard to put down. Highly recommended.
