Give Up the Dead

Edwin Weaver #5

by C.B. Hanley

'And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them; and they were judged every man according to their works’Book of Revelation, 20:131217: Commoner-turned-earl’s-man Edwin Weaver joins the earl’s army as it marches for the Kent coast to defend the realm against an invading French fleet. But when a series of accidents puts the earl’s life in danger, he soon realises that the enemy is closer at hand. Before he can solve the mystery, however, Edwin finds he must face a double not only a bloody battle, but one that will take place on the high seas.As the bodies pile up, Edwin discovers that it is not just the French who are trying to kill him . . .The fifth book in a thrilling series of mediaeval mysteries by C.B. Hanley.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery

256 pages, Paperback

Published July 23, 2018

About the author

C.B. Hanley has a PhD in mediaeval studies from the University of Sheffield and is the author of War and Combat 1150–1270: The Evidence from Old French Literature, and a number of scholarly articles on the period. She currently teaches on writing for academic publication, and also works as a copy-editor and proofreader.

Reviews

[Ra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this one is my favorite so far, even if it broke me. I loved all the Sir Roger and Peter scenes, how dare the author kill Peter in the end! Sir Roger better get another orphan to raise, I swear.

Also, man, fuck the Earl, what a dick. Edwin and Sir Roger should team up and leave his ungrateful ass. Take Martin, Adam, and Hugh with them. The Earl doesn't deserve the loyalty they all show him.

[Steve Herron · Rating 4 out of 5]

History lived

Gets better as it progresses. Books like this really bring history alive.Looking forward to the next in the series. Excellent.

[Pamela Bronson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written, true to the life at that time (as far as I can tell and the author IS a historian), and satisfying, though quite sad in places.