In this 9th book of the chronicles of Matthew Bartholomew it is December 1354 and Cambridge is not only preparing for the festivities but there is a killer on the loose as well. For Bartholomew and the university proctor Brother Michael they also have to contend with the students electing their annual Lord of Misrule, which is the start of a period of chaos within the College. With an attempt at blackmail and an unidentified body found in St Michael’s church there is much to do before the beginning of the festivities. There is a further distraction for Bartholomew in the shape of his former betrothed who has returned to Cambridge, much to his dismay.
In A Killer in Winter as usual Susanna Gregory has woven an exciting
tale set in the town of Cambridge. Along the way we find out what actually happened
between Matthew and his former betrothed Philippa Abigny. Like the earlier books
in the series, this is a fascinating tale. The reader is slowly but surely drawn
not only into the story but also the life of Cambridge and the strange things
that are happening. With superb plotting coupled with excellent writing this
series is getting better and better. While these chronicles are best read in
sequence do not allow this from stopping you from enjoying them. This series
is surely a bonus to all those who love and enjoy reading historical crime fiction.
---- Ayo Onatade
Earlier books in the series are A Plague On Both Your Houses, Unholy Alliance,
Bone of Contention, A Deadly Brew, A Wicked Deed, and A Summer of Discontent.