The King’s Corrodian – Audiobook Online
The King’s Corrodian is the tenth book in the Gil Cunningham Series written by Pat McIntosh. The story revolves around a series of mysterious events that unfold in a medieval Scottish monastery. Three friars are accused by their fellow monks of being involved in some illicit activities. Simultaneously, documents discovered in the lodgings of a man named Fleming suggest that he was blackmailing someone. As a result, Gil Cunningham, the protagonist and investigator, is called upon to unravel the truth behind these accusations and uncover the secrets hidden within the monastery’s walls.
As Gil delves deeper into his investigation, he uncovers a web of theft, ancient murder, and more recent secrets that have been carefully concealed for years. The theft appears to be connected to valuable religious artifacts that have gone missing from the monastery. The ancient murder refers to a crime committed many years ago, which has remained unsolved until now. The recent secrets involve the personal lives of various individuals within the monastery, including both monks and laypeople.
Just as Gil begins to make progress in his investigation, a body is discovered within the monastery grounds. This unexpected turn of events further complicates matters and raises more questions about who is responsible for these crimes. As Gil continues to dig deeper, another body is found, intensifying the urgency to solve the case and bring justice to those involved.
Throughout the book, McIntosh skillfully weaves together historical details with elements of mystery and suspense. The medieval setting adds an extra layer of intrigue as Gil navigates through the complex social dynamics and power struggles within the monastery. The author’s attention to detail brings the time period to life, immersing readers in a world filled with religious fervor, political tensions, and personal ambitions.
In summary, The King’s Corrodian follows Gil Cunningham as he investigates accusations against three friars, uncovers evidence of blackmail, and unravels a series of crimes including theft, ancient murder, and more recent secrets. The discovery of multiple bodies further complicates the investigation, leading Gil on a thrilling journey to uncover the truth.
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The King’s Corrodian
- Gil Cunningham Series, Book 10
- Narrated by: Andrew Watson
The tenth story in the popular Gil Cunningham series is set in medieval Glasgow. “The story seems very unlikely,” said Gil Cunningham. ‘How could the Devil enter a religious house and take one of its members away?’
How really? But Arnold Fleming, a pensioner, aka corrosive, unpopular, staying in a Dominican home in Perth, disappeared from a room, and a local knight and mistress His brother claimed to have seen the Devil in a foreign country that same night. Three of the monks were accused by their colleagues of being involved, documents were found in Fleming’s whereabouts suggesting he was blackmailing someone, and when Gil was called in to investigate, he revealed ancient theft, murder – and more recent secrets. Then a body appeared – then a second body. Are these deaths related to Fleming’s disappearance or to the victims of his extortion activities? Gil’s question reveals some truths, but it is Alys who discovers the answer, with the help of trusted Dominican lay brothers and the convent kitchen.
Born and raised in Lanarkshire, Pat McIntosh lived and worked in Glasgow for many years before settling on the West Coast.
These books are engrossing, well written, beautifully read and so addictive.
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