The Divine Sacrifice

Tony Hays

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The Divine Sacrifice continues the story of King Arthur's conselor, Malgwyn ap Cuneglas, a solider who lost his arm in battle.

Arthur and Malgwyn are called to the abbey of Glastonbury to settle a matter of great political importance—tin is being mined for export to the Empire.  While there, Malgwyn and Arthur meet St. Patrick, a legend in the Church who is there on a mission of his own, to root out the heresy of Pelagius.

When an aged monk is found cruelly murdered in his cell, Malgwyn is set with a problem that will test his skills as an investigator.  His search for the truth may uncover a conspiracy that could endanger the kingdom.

Gritty and powerful with a true ring of historical perspective, and a character who sees more than those around him, The Divine Sacrifice is a historical mystery that will hook mystery readers and historical fans alike.        

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CHAPTER ONE Malgwyn!” The voice came from the other side of that nether­world whence come our dreams. I ignored its call and rolled over, pulling my fur blanket tighter against me.
“Malgwyn!”
I resisted it still.
“Malgwyn ap Cuneglas!”
I pried one of my eyes open and squinted at Merlin, old and wrinkled, standing there with one of my .nest tunics, dyed crimson, in hand. Owain, a little orphan boy who helped us with our tasks, stood next to him, holding my braccae and my caligae.

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“Medieval mystery fans and readers who enjoy Peter Tremayne, Cora Harrison, and Bernard Cornwell will love this.”—Library Journal, starred review

“Another edgy performance in the second installment of this superb Arthurian-inspired mystery series...This heady concoction of suspense and legend will appeal to a broad cross-section of historical-fiction and whodunit fans.”—Booklist

“Sure to appeal to fans of medieval intrigues and stirring battles.”—Kirkus Reviews

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Helen  rated it  
Jan 30, 2010
When an elderly monk is found murdered in his cell at the abbey of Ynys-witrin, King Arthur's counselor Malgwyn ap Cuneglas is asked to investigate. On their arrival at the abbey, however, Malgwyn and Arthur are surprised to find that St Patrick is also about to arrive from Hibernia in order to root ...more
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Alan  rated it  
Oct 3, 2011
If you haven't read my review of book one in the series "The Killing Way" my comments from that still hold true here. This story revolves around the possibility of a rebellion, most of it takes place on or around Glastonbury Abbey and it revolves around the murder of a monk and the arrival ...more
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Joslins  rated it  
Jul 22, 2010
A very good addition to this series. Lots of twists and turns in the plot and whodunit. ...more
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Tony Hays

As a journalist, Tony Hays has covered topics as varied as narcotics trafficking (earning his newspaper the Tennessee Press Association award for Public Service in 2000), political corruption, Civil War history, and the war on terror. His short fiction has appeared both in the United States and Japan, and he is the author of three novels. He resides in Texas.  Visit him on the web at: www.tonyhays.com and www.chroniclesofmalgwyn.com.

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The Divine Sacrifice
Tony Hays

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March 2011
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ISBN: 9780765331021
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