I lit the candle and began rather gingerly to climb up the ladder. Then I heard a distinct sound above my head. A scrape on the floor, an irregular jarring on the floor above my head, like something rocking . . .
A nun is dead - her emaciated corpse has been discovered locked in the tower of Blessed Eleanor's Convent. The tragic consequence of a neurotic young woman committing to a life of isolation and piety, the inquest concludes. But this young woman held unusual power over the convent - power she was planning to use.
Jemima Shore tries to keep her distance from the case, but when her lover cancels their holiday she finds herself reluctantly getting involved. A violent attack in the dead of night and another death convinces her that the convent is not the haven of peace it appears to be. Suspicion and fear hang heavy in the air but how do you solve a murder no-one will admit happened?
Antonia Fraser is the author of many widely acclaimed historical works which have been international bestsellers. She was awarded the NORTON MEDLICOTT MEDAL by the Historical Association in 2000 and was made DBE in 2011 for her services to literature.
"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
Gastos de envío:
GRATIS
A Estados Unidos de America
Librería: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: USED_VERYGOOD. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Nº de ref. del artículo: R10C-01915
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR002388878
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Quiet as a Nun: A Jemima Shore Mystery This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Nº de ref. del artículo: 7719-9780752881003
Cantidad disponible: 2 disponibles
Librería: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 0.4. Nº de ref. del artículo: 0752881000-2-3
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). 0.4. Nº de ref. del artículo: 353-0752881000-vrg
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Goldstone Books, Llandybie, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Good. All orders are dispatched within one working day from our UK warehouse. We've been selling books online since 2004! We have over 750,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied. Nº de ref. del artículo: mon0003884337
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Bahamut Media, Reading, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6545-9780752881003
Cantidad disponible: 2 disponibles
Librería: Greener Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Nº de ref. del artículo: mon0002261878
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Darkwood Online T/A BooksinBulgaria, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Reprint; First Printing. Light shelf wear, slight foxing to edges of reading book. ; Nice tight flat copy, no names inside. Cover photo courtesy of Getty Images. ; The Jemina Shore Mysteries; Vol. 1; 208 pages; Investigative TV reporter Jemina Shore returns to the convent she went to as a child following the death of a nun. The nun, Sister Miriam, had been a friend of Jemina's at the convent wen they were both girls. Was the death a tragic accident - or was there something more sinister going on at Blessed Eleanor's Convent?. Nº de ref. del artículo: 27281
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: madelyns books, Suffolk, Reino Unido
Condición: Used: Very Good. very good overall condition.Quality book with speedy dispatch from the u/k 0.0. Nº de ref. del artículo: 0109P9GLAHG
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles