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The Chronicles of Brother Hermitage #20
The King's Investigator: Part II
Medieval Crime Comedy is not supposed to be a thing, yet here is book No 20. 100,000 sales and 1000 reviews including things like 5* "hilarious and fun".
And now there's more investigation for Brother Hermitage just when you thought he’d given up that sort of thing.
The King's Investigator Part II, surprisingly following on from Part I, finds that things have not improved.
But this time it’s a missing person and there isn’t a murder at all; well, perhaps just a little one.
And this is a Very Important Missing Person who needs urgent investigation, whether Hermitage likes it or not.
Following a completely blatant trail that even Hermitage can track, he has to call upon the help of people he'd really rather not call upon at all. He has to go to places he'd rather not go and face consequences better not faced.
A chase upriver means a boat - and we all know who that means. And worst of all, there’s the suggestion that someone might be after Wat’s money!
Of course, the Normans are making things as difficult as ever but now he has people harassing him from all sides. There are more forces at play than seems decent for one investigation.
And who’s this hiding in the woods? Surely not….
Read Part II and rest assured that there is no Part III.
People have talked about the King’s Investigator before they even knew it was only Part I.
And now there's more investigation for Brother Hermitage just when you thought he’d given up that sort of thing.
The King's Investigator Part II, surprisingly following on from Part I, finds that things have not improved.
But this time it’s a missing person and there isn’t a murder at all; well, perhaps just a little one.
And this is a Very Important Missing Person who needs urgent investigation, whether Hermitage likes it or not.
Following a completely blatant trail that even Hermitage can track, he has to call upon the help of people he'd really rather not call upon at all. He has to go to places he'd rather not go and face consequences better not faced.
A chase upriver means a boat - and we all know who that means. And worst of all, there’s the suggestion that someone might be after Wat’s money!
Of course, the Normans are making things as difficult as ever but now he has people harassing him from all sides. There are more forces at play than seems decent for one investigation.
And who’s this hiding in the woods? Surely not….
Read Part II and rest assured that there is no Part III.
People have talked about the King’s Investigator before they even knew it was only Part I.
231 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 28, 2020
About the author
Howard of Warwick
54 books92 followersHoward of Warwick is but a humble chronicler with the blind luck to stumble upon manuscripts which describe the goings-on of Brother Hermitage and his companion Wat the weaver.
His work has been heard, seen and read, most of it accompanied by laughter and some of it by money. His peers have even seen fit to recognize his unworthy efforts with a prize for making up stories.
There are now eighteen - make that twenty - novels of Brother Hermitage, the most medieval of detectives, loose on the world and they have found considerable success with the buying public.
The most recent outpouring from the scriptorium is The King's Investigator Part II.
Tales of Hermitage continue to flow forth with few checks for accuracy. There are even short stories available for free.
There is a dedicated web page, HowardofWarwick.com.
Messages can be left care of Howard@howardofwarwick.com and Howardofwarwick can be followed on Twitter
There is even tweeting @HowardofWarwick
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
December 1, 2020
Another hilarious submission from Howard of Warwick. Hermitage has persuaded King William to relieve him of his duties as the King's Investigator and he doesn't even get to enjoy his freedom for one day, because Cwen goes missing and he has to help Wat "track" (vestigare) her. Many threads of the previous books are ridiculously pulled together, woven within some dubious history. Nevertheless, I spent a lot of time laughing our loud. Note: you really need to read Part I before Part II (there are spoilers). Actually, you need to read all of Howard of Warwick's chronicles. They are a delight. Most importantly for Howard's fans, the next book is already underway and a chapter is provided at the end of the current chronicle. Hurray!
November 30, 2020
Unfortunately for Hermitage, early retirement isn't what it's always cracked up to be! Having been relieved from his investigative duties, Hermitage (strange name for a monk) finds himself drawn into a different problem. Someone has gone missing, and the newly retired investigator finds himself on the trail rather than pondering the post-Exodus prophets! Lots of our old friends are adding to the fun including Wat, Cwen, Prior Athan, Nicodemus, and the ever charming Le Pedvin. Oh yes, there are More as well!
In his search Hermitage faces some unexpected foes of King William and a seemingly no-win situation. In the end, Hermitage is confronted with a potentially life-altering decision. Hopefully he'll do the right thing!
In his search Hermitage faces some unexpected foes of King William and a seemingly no-win situation. In the end, Hermitage is confronted with a potentially life-altering decision. Hopefully he'll do the right thing!
January 13, 2023
The one death in this story, and the consequent investigation, isn't very satisfying.
That being said, the story itself is pretty interesting. Cwen is kidnapped by a group of people who have come out of isolation in the west of Britain, and Nicodemu, the monk that invented the job of King's Investigator in The Heretics of De'Ath encounters a group of combative Danes who want the Danelaw back, and much more happens with new Norman characters officiously making Wat and Hermitage's lives miserable.
This one is much less funny than previous instalments, but the story itself is quite interesting. Otherwise, I'd've given it two stars.
That being said, the story itself is pretty interesting. Cwen is kidnapped by a group of people who have come out of isolation in the west of Britain, and Nicodemu, the monk that invented the job of King's Investigator in The Heretics of De'Ath encounters a group of combative Danes who want the Danelaw back, and much more happens with new Norman characters officiously making Wat and Hermitage's lives miserable.
This one is much less funny than previous instalments, but the story itself is quite interesting. Otherwise, I'd've given it two stars.
December 27, 2020
Joy in 1066!
After a melancholy ending in the last book, Howard restores faith, happiness and wonder with our favorite monk’s return in a most un-Hermitage like tale. Oh, it is filled with Norman and Saxons not getting along, the usual complement of the average Middle Agers trying to get through without an early death or retirement plan and the standard bastard doing something they believe sly and cunning. But Wat, Cwen and Hermitage deal with Nicodemus, the More clan and some very misguided Romans to yet another successful end, with no one dying, despite William’s desire to have someone killed. And the best outcome? The series lives on! All is well in my village again!
After a melancholy ending in the last book, Howard restores faith, happiness and wonder with our favorite monk’s return in a most un-Hermitage like tale. Oh, it is filled with Norman and Saxons not getting along, the usual complement of the average Middle Agers trying to get through without an early death or retirement plan and the standard bastard doing something they believe sly and cunning. But Wat, Cwen and Hermitage deal with Nicodemus, the More clan and some very misguided Romans to yet another successful end, with no one dying, despite William’s desire to have someone killed. And the best outcome? The series lives on! All is well in my village again!
November 29, 2020
Another triumph.
Once again a meeting of old friends and new. Many passages brought laughter and some lead to sniggering. Plot and counterplot wound around each other beautifully. As usual I'm left wanting more. I can't wait for the next book. A thoroughly enjoyable romp around Williams reign.
Once again a meeting of old friends and new. Many passages brought laughter and some lead to sniggering. Plot and counterplot wound around each other beautifully. As usual I'm left wanting more. I can't wait for the next book. A thoroughly enjoyable romp around Williams reign.
July 29, 2021
great book and series
I love reading about Hermitage, Wat, Cwen, the Mores and the Normans. funny and a nice little mystery. Highly recommend!!
I love reading about Hermitage, Wat, Cwen, the Mores and the Normans. funny and a nice little mystery. Highly recommend!!
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