A Mortal Bane Audiobook

" Mystery set in the 1100s England. I thought it was well crafted. Had me surprised at the end. I didn't figure it out. Love the writer and the reader. This is an audio book. "

" I really enjoyed this book. The medieval setting was convincingly portrayed, and the layers of political intrigue were a fascinating backdrop to the story. I also enjoyed the main character, Magdalene...I found her very compelling and interesting, and I thought the author provided a very plausible reason for her to interest herself in the mystery and its solution. "

" A really good historical mystery. When a papal messenger is found murdered outside the church steps, the women of the Old Priory Guesthouse are accused and since they are whores they decide to find out the real culprit before they hang. "

" Great read, old school murder mystery. It left me wanting to know more about the future of the "ladies" and their Madam. "

" This is instantly one of my favorite books! "

" Gellis is one of my favorite medieval authors. Excellent writing and terrific story-telling. This is the first in the Magdalene la Batarde series. "

" An interesting look into the lives of Medieval "working girls" and how they go about clearing their names when a man is found murdered in their stables. "

" Luv this more than i can say...a must read "

" My mom recommended this mystery about a medieval madam because its in the library's downloadable collection which we both use heavily. Unusual setting. Good book, great reader. "

" If I had any notion that working/being in a whorehouse was romantic or could be, this book might have elicited some positive thoughts on it. Alas, I have never thought this and could not get past how ridiculous the story was. But finished it because I hate to leave it undone. "

" Denise gave me this one, it was enjoyable and I ended up buying used here and there for the whole series "

" Good medieval mystery. The characters are interesting, if not probably historically correct--I think the bishop is more tolerant of women than a man of his time would be, but it kept my interest. I listened to it while helping to paint a friend's house. "

" Casting a net for more medieval mysteries... Writing is clunky at times, but I liked it enough to go searching for the sequel. "

" Well-researched medieval mystery. Need to seek others in this series. "

" good. setting:1100's brothel - protagonist: madame "

" I have read these over and over. Good mystery, lots of history, and a whole new look at the life of women in the Middle Ages. "

" Great historical fiction/mystery set in the same time period as Pillars of the Earth. "

" Loved the subject, the characters, fun book. "

" Listened to this. Great reader. This is the first in a series of mysteries set in the 10th century in Britain. Really liked it. Characterization is very good with a great picture of the era. Will look for the next one. "

" What a dull, plodding book. Imagine taking a tale about whores and murders and making it dull. What an accomplishment. "

" Good medieval mystery. The characters are interesting, if not probably historically correct--I think the bishop is more tolerant of women than a man of his time would be, but it kept my interest. I listened to it while helping to paint a friend's house. "

" Luv this more than i can say...a must read "

" Casting a net for more medieval mysteries... Writing is clunky at times, but I liked it enough to go searching for the sequel. "

" Loved the subject, the characters, fun book. "

" Well-researched medieval mystery. Need to seek others in this series. "

" good. setting:1100's brothel - protagonist: madame "

" Gellis is one of my favorite medieval authors. Excellent writing and terrific story-telling. This is the first in the Magdalene la Batarde series. "