The Holy Innocents

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Summary: Ancient Sleuth
Review: Kate Sedley has created an incredible character with Roger Chapman. This medieval series has a touch of history and a host of great characters. The authors writes simply and creates a real sense of place.

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Summary: Good, but not the best there is
Review: Roger the Chapman is an intriguing character, as are several others in this book. The only real fault I find is that Roger has a few too many "modern" habits and sensibilities. For instance: A nineteen year old first time mother was not considered young in that time and place. If you like this variety of mystery though, I would recommend it, as well as Ellis Peter's Cadfael series.

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Summary: Beware Roger The Chapman novels are addictive
Review: This is first of the Roger The Chapman books I happened to read. I do recommend that you start with Death and the Chapman. (Death is not the best book in the series but it is very good.) After reading this book, Holly Innocents, I found myself addicted to Roger and his world. These aren't difficult mysteries to solve on your own; with the exception of Wicked Winter, I figured out what was going on long before Roger did. Their appeal instead is a very appealing character and the amazing and realistic Old English world Sedley creates.