Flesh And Bones

Oct 6, 2024 2:29 PM

Author:Alan Durant

Flesh And Bones

From the ruins of an ancient abbey, British archaeologists unearth the skull of a young monk. Using the very latest technology, Liam's dad must attempt to put the flesh back on the bone and give life back to the skull. What did the young man look like?

But as his dad works, Liam finds himself submitting to an irresistible force. As he looks into the cavities where eyes had once been, he hears a voice calling out across the centuries - "Foul deeds. Murder. The Black Arts."

Who was this young monk and how did he die? The questions keep coming as Liam is drawn into a centuries-old mystery, embarking on a journey that will force him and his father to confront their own recent loss.

Reviews

A gripping historical thriller

—— Sunday Times

The book truly catches the feel of the royal court and the unpredictable plot leads the reader on many wild goose chases

—— The Times

A wealth of historic detail

—— INIS (Children's Books Ireland)

The personal narrative, written with great attention to the details of Court life, is a fascinating and exciting read.

—— Sunday Tribune (Dublin)

The reader is quickly drawn into the intrigue and chilling atmosphere of court life.

—— Primary Times: Hampshire

Thrilling new historical series

—— Parents News

Well structured

—— The School Librarian

A short review

—— School Librarian

Highly recommend it to people who like mystery stories.

—— Historical Novels Review

Snappily paced caper.

—— Publishers Weekly [US]

This is a wonderfully gripping novel that brings the Elizabethan era vividly to life. It has an ingenious plot and it's told in a way that totally immerses the reader in the story and its coloufully described characters.

—— The Northern Echo

Short review by 12 year old girl

—— tBk mag

This first of the Lady Grace Cavendish mysteries is gripping, full of fascinating details about the times and the people who lived in them, and superbly researched.

—— Through The Looking Glass

I found this to be a fast-paced book... the beauty of this book is that there is a glossary at the end (which is really good). There are also notes about poisons...apparel and a 'Fact Behind the Fiction' section which I really appreciated. It's nice when an author takes the time to let you in on a part of their research process and distinguishes things that could be either real or fake. All-in-all, I really liked this book.

—— BLC Library blog

The historical accuracy is amazing and you'll really feel that you're living the mystery with Grace.

—— Newcastle Upon Tyne Evening Chronicle

Exciting and adventurous

—— Aquila

Action-packed.

—— MTV.com

A cut above anything else in the genre

—— Sunday Telegraph

Borrow this one from your teen's nightstand while they're at school

—— People Magazine

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