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Ace Books (1992), Paperback
Description
First in a wonderful new mystery series featuring detective Peter Brichter. One weekend each year, the Middle Ages is recreated at a rural campground: jousting, swigging ale, and slaying rival knights with glee. But a killer joins the throng this year, and Brichter has to exchange his fencing foil for his gun. Previously titled Murder at the War.
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LibraryThing member DrLed
Synopsis: Peter and Katherine (Kori) are taking part in medieval re-enactments (sort of) along with their friends, Geoff and Ann plus another several thousand. One of the horde members is killed and Katherine finds the body; because he laid hands on her earlier, she is suspected of his murder. The
Review: This book made me want to go romp in the woods with the folks doing Medieval re-enactments. It's also a nicely crafted mystery. There are plenty of clues so that the reader can figure out 'who done it' any may even get there before the protagonist does.
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local police don't want Peter's help, but his 'King' orders him to find the truth.Review: This book made me want to go romp in the woods with the folks doing Medieval re-enactments. It's also a nicely crafted mystery. There are plenty of clues so that the reader can figure out 'who done it' any may even get there before the protagonist does.
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Awards
Anthony Award (Nominee — First Novel — 1988)
Language
Original publication date
1987
Physical description
1 p.; 6.6 inches
ISBN
1557736480 / 9781557736482
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Peter Brichter, 1
DDC/MDS
| Fic Mystery Pulver |
Other editions
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