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The Abbey Mysteries #3
The Scarlet Spring
At the foot of Glastonbury Tor is a blessed spring where the water runs red, supposedly representing the blood of Christ. But when Gwyneth and Hereward's friend, Brother Timothy, visits the spring one day, the water is running red for another reason - a travelling merchant has been killed there! Gwyneth and Hereward set about trying to solve the murder and once again find themselves calling upon the old hermit, Ursus, for help. BLBeing published in partnership with the successful packaging company, Working Partners, who are responsible for such series as Animal Ark and Dolphin Diaries
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First published July 1, 2005
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Cherith Baldry
43 books88 followersCherith Baldry is one of three writers who write the bestselling YA series WARRIORS under the pen name Erin Hunter. She is also one of several authors who has written under the collective pen name Adam Blade.
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March 1, 2010
This is the third book in the Abbey Mysteries series, which is about thirteen-year-old Gwyneth Mason and her younger brother, Hereward, who live in Glastonbury, England, in 1190.
When Nathaniel de Bere, a guest at their father's inn, is murdered, the adults warn Gwyneth and Hereward not to get involved. They may have solved other mysteries, but this time a man is dead and it's just too dangerous. Gwyneth and Hereward resent this, and decide to investigate the mystery on their own anyway. They learn Nathaniel de Bere was involved in a poisoning plot -- could he have been killed to keep him silent? Or was he killed over the treasure he was searching for in Glastonbury? Gwyneth and Hereward are determined to find the truth, but it leads them to suspect people they know well, people who are their friends.
Readers who enjoyed the first two books about Gwyneth and Hereward are sure to enjoy this one as well. As with the previous books, the Medieval setting is very well done and the story is a real page-turner. I look forward to reading the fourth book in this series and seeing what adventures the Mason children experience next.
When Nathaniel de Bere, a guest at their father's inn, is murdered, the adults warn Gwyneth and Hereward not to get involved. They may have solved other mysteries, but this time a man is dead and it's just too dangerous. Gwyneth and Hereward resent this, and decide to investigate the mystery on their own anyway. They learn Nathaniel de Bere was involved in a poisoning plot -- could he have been killed to keep him silent? Or was he killed over the treasure he was searching for in Glastonbury? Gwyneth and Hereward are determined to find the truth, but it leads them to suspect people they know well, people who are their friends.
Readers who enjoyed the first two books about Gwyneth and Hereward are sure to enjoy this one as well. As with the previous books, the Medieval setting is very well done and the story is a real page-turner. I look forward to reading the fourth book in this series and seeing what adventures the Mason children experience next.
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