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  • The Bone Chess Set

  • An Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mystery (Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mysteries, Book 5)
  • By: J. G. Lewis
  • Narrated by: Madeleine Brolly
  • Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (31 ratings)

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The Bone Chess Set

By: J. G. Lewis
Narrated by: Madeleine Brolly
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Summary

Salisbury 1227

A traveling merchant’s death heralds a series of grim mishaps at Salisbury Castle. Ela suspects a plot to discredit her as sheriff. Can she solve the murder and save her reputation, or will she be the next victim?

The Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mystery Series

This series features a real historical figure - the formidable Ela Longespée. The young Countess of Salisbury was chosen to marry King Henry II’s illegitimate son William. After her husband’s untimely death, Ela served as High Sheriff of Wiltshire, castellan of Salisbury Castle, and ultimately founder and abbess of Lacock Abbey.

Book 1: Cathedral of Bones
Book 2: Breach of Faith
Book 3: The Lost Child
Book 4: Forest of Souls
Book 5: The Bone Chess Set

©2021 J. G. Lewis (P)2021 J. G. Lewis
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Very enjoyable

I have really enjoyed the well written series. Excellent narration and character creation by Madeleine.

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Excellent

I have really enjoyed all the Ela books and wish there were more. More please JG Lewis! and so beautifully read by Madeleine Brolly. She was a perfect Ela and all the other characters. Thank you.

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enjoyable. more please

Excellent story. superbly read. I'm looking forward to the next one prefer read by M Brolly.

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Ela of Salisbury

Ela’s life and the colourful characters that she interacts with. Good view into medieval life.

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