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The Difficult Saint: A Catherine LeVendeur Mystery Audiobook
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This novel in Newman's series of medieval mysteries featuring Catherine LeVendeur takes place in the twelfth century amidst Europe's religious and political turbulence and intolerance. Catherine, wife of one-handed Edgar, daughter of a Jewish merchant, and mother of two small children, is a Christian convert. Agnes, her estranged sister, has returned to Paris with the news that she is to marry a German lord. She wants no part of her Jewish family, except the sizable dowry her father can provide.
After Agnes departs for Germany, her family receives terrible news: Agnes' husband has been murdered by poison and Agnes herself is the prime suspect. Catherine, putting their differences aside, goes undercover in the dangerous anti-Semitic climate of Germany to save her sister's life and possibly lose her own in the effort.
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"I found this by accident and read it on a whim only to discover that it is a series set during the time of the crusades. I thoroughly enjoyed this and plan to find more in the series. "
— Lori (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Rich in detail and description, The Difficult Saint is a sumptuous read for all those who love historical novels.”
— RT Book Reviews, 4½ stars -
“Readers looking for quality historical fiction ought to add Newman’s name to their lists of must-read authors. In addition to providing readers with a vivid look at life in France in the twelfth century, Newman also offers absorbing stories with well-drawn sympathetic characters.”
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“Newman is a novelist with considerable insight…Catherine and Edgar are, after all, not the movers and shakers, but the moved and shaken. It is how they live their lives through what we call ‘history’ that makes us realize how we, ourselves, are living through what will one day be the ‘history’ of others.”
— Historical Novel Review -
“An absorbing and entertaining narrative.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Newman deftly conveys clues in the constant flow of the everyday life of Catherine’s medieval society.”
— School Library Journal -
“Students and others interested in the period will find much to enjoy.”
— Kirkus Reviews
The Difficult Saint Listener Reviews
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" Nicely done historical. Painful to read about the plight of the medieval Jews, and the complacent prejudice of even the "good" christians. The mystery was a little poorly integrated; not really a whodunnit, or at least that wasn't the focus. "
— Kristi, 10/28/2013 -
" "Oh, dear. Cathars." "
— KJ, 4/10/2013 -
" Enjoyed reading about Catherine and Edward and their family again. I had not read one in this series for many years. I had forgotten about her sister Agnes. Good mystery too. "
— Jewell, 5/25/2012 -
" This was the first Catherine LeVendeur book I read, and I was hooked! I love Catherine and have read every book I can get my hands on since! "
— Emily, 3/2/2012 -
" I found this by accident and read it on a whim only to discover that it is a series set during the time of the crusades. I thoroughly enjoyed this and plan to find more in the series. "
— Lori, 9/14/2010 -
" I have several of this series. Love them all. What a history into the medeveal times. "
— Shelly, 2/27/2010 -
" Nicely done historical. Painful to read about the plight of the medieval Jews, and the complacent prejudice of even the "good" christians. The mystery was a little poorly integrated; not really a whodunnit, or at least that wasn't the focus. "
— Kristi, 3/13/2009 -
" I have several of this series. Love them all. What a history into the medeveal times. "
— Shelly, 6/15/2007
About Sharan Newman
Sharan Newman is the author of the Catherine LeVendeur series as well as three historical novels chronicling the life of Guinevere: Guinevere, The Chessboard Queen, and Guinevere Evermore. She lives in Aloha, Oregon.
About C. M. Hébert
C. M. Hébert is an Earphones Award winner and Audie Award nominee. She is the recording studio director for the Talking Books Program at the Library of Congress’ National Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. She lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, with her husband, daughter, cat, and assorted fish.