Cathedral of Bones: An Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mystery

by J G Lewis

Overview

Salisbury, 1226

A young pregnant woman is found tangled in reeds in the river Avon, her identity a mystery. Grieving widow Ela Longespée is determined to succeed her husband as sheriff of Salisbury, and quickly takes charge of the investigation. She soon finds herself in the thick of a neighborhood scandal and a struggle to maintain her authority. With multiple suspects, can she identify the true killer?

The Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mystery Series

This series features a real historical figure-the formidable Ela Longespée. The young Countess of Salisbury was chosen to marry King Henry II's illegitimate son William. After her husband's untimely death, Ela served as High Sheriff of Wiltshire, castellan of Salisbury Castle, and ultimately founder and abbess of Lacock Abbey.

Book 1: Cathedral of Bones

Book 2: Breach of Faith

Book 3: The Lost Child

Book 4: Forest of Souls

Book 5: The Bone Chess Set

Book 6: Cloister of Whispers

Book 7: Palace of Thorns

Book 8: A Surfeit of Miracles

Book 9: The d'Albiac Inheritance

Book 10: Unholy Sanctuary

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781939941701
Publisher:	Stoneheart Press
Publication date:	03/01/2023
Series:	Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mysteries
Pages:	276
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

J. G. Lewis grew up in London, England. She came to the U.S. for college and a career as a museum curator. Her mysteries evolved from the idea of bringing almost-forgotten but fascinating historical figures to life by creating stories for them. The Ela of Salisbury series features the formidable Ela Longespée, wife of King Henry II's illegitimate son William. The widowed mother of eight children, Ela served as High Sheriff of Wiltshire and castellan of Salisbury and ultimately founder and abbess of Lacock Abbey. J. G. Lewis currently lives in Florida with her dogs and horses.