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Historical mystery at its most compelling!A beautiful 15 year old girl is found murdered on the streets of 16th century London. Three suspects emerge, each with means and motive. Hippo Yeoman, an apothecary and 'cunning man', is hired by the court to find the killer. But dare he name the…

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1 author picked The Hog Lane Murders as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I love this fast, fun short story set in 16th-century London. I love scenes that exude character. Finding a body anywhere is gruesome, but finding one in a unique setting is magical. Especially when the author and the main character have the same last names.

A historical thriller, the author took pains to get correct. As a bonus you can click the footnotes and see how the author wrote the scene. I love that there is a lot packed into a very short story. It left me wishing it was longer.

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