Falconer's JudgementAs Pope Alexander lies dying, the brother of one of his likely successors is killed by an arrow. Can it really be a rioting student who is responsible? This is the second case for the 13th century detective, Oxford Regent Master William Falconer.

the Russians putting up a vigorous defence

now faces the agitations and anxieties of middle age

The seer smiles triumphantly

Murder comes to Madingley Grange as a game goes horribly wrong

He's even got a client

Discovered in the stands during a Canadian football game

Lord Amerotke

the more confounding the mystery becomes and more the clear it is that behind what really happened - and why - lies the most difficult-to-crack case Kolla and Brock have ever faced

but he is able to affect matter

Running through each story is a charm bracelet which brings bad luck wherever it's found

and the stories get better with each instalment' DAILY MAIL

Dark has been largely above suspicion during those years of self-recrimination