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The Fenland Spell

A Father Eadred Tale

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Pub Date 28 Mar 2023 | Archive Date 13 Jun 2023


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The Fenland Spell, awarded the B.R.A.G. (Book Readers Appreciation Group) Medallion

It is the year 832, and a torrent of crime is sweeping through the Kingdom of the East Angles. The cattle upon which folk depend for milk, meat and muscle are being slaughtered in droves by unknown killers and left to the wolves. Theft can be understood, but this wanton destruction of the kingdom’s lifeblood is unnerving rich and poor alike.

The new ealdorman persuades two of the most powerful families in the kingdom to end an age-old feud and unite, through marriage, against the unseen foe. The pact is precarious and would have many enemies, so it is organised in secret. The bishop despatches a young, inexperienced priest, Father Eadred, to conduct the ceremony. His decision will expose Eadred to terrible risks.

The skies open and floods leach murder victims from the earth. More killings will take place. Eadred is drawn into helping uncover the mind and the purpose behind the wave of death and destruction. He faces dangers in the world of men and from the spirit realm, but brings the conflict to a head in court and in battle. But has Eadred found all of the culprits?

The Fenland Spell, awarded the B.R.A.G. (Book Readers Appreciation Group) Medallion

It is the year 832, and a torrent of crime is sweeping through the Kingdom of the East Angles. The cattle upon...


A Note From the Publisher

Lindsay Jacob comes from Cambridge. He followed a career of speech-writing for senior figures, where his skills as a creative thinker and writer were employed in imagining the future, but his dream was to give life to the past. His understanding of Anglo-Saxon history is recognised as intelligent and thorough. This is his second novel in the Father Eadred series and third set in the Fens.

Lindsay Jacob comes from Cambridge. He followed a career of speech-writing for senior figures, where his skills as a creative thinker and writer were employed in imagining the future, but his dream...


Advance Praise

Read the first instalment of the Father Eadred series, Murder at Elmstow Minster, available now. 

"An exciting read that creates the time of Anglo Saxon England brilliantly and sets the scene for more stories by this author." - Amazon review

"I pray and hopefully not in vain, that this tale is the opening curtain, for a long run of Father Eadred detective mysteries." - Amazon review

"A very enjoyable read that I would recommend fully. I am looking forward to reading the next one!" - Amazon review

Read the first instalment of the Father Eadred series, Murder at Elmstow Minster, available now. 

"An exciting read that creates the time of Anglo Saxon England brilliantly and sets the scene for more...


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ISBN 9781803134734
PRICE £3.99 (GBP)
PAGES 384

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