Unholy Sanctuary

Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mysteries, Book 10

By: J. G. Lewis

Narrated by: Madeleine Brolly

Salisbury 1232

An elderly nun is accused of witchcraft after a priest dies under mysterious circumstances. When the nun tells Ela something that could turn the king against her nemesis, justiciar Hubert de Burgh, she knows she must whisper it in the king’s ear. Ela finds herself in a race to save the nun’s life as de Burgh tumbles from his lofty pedestal and chaos rattles the halls of power.

The Ela of Salisbury Medieval Mystery Series

This series features a real historical figure—the formidable Ela Longespée. The young Countess of Salisbury was chosen to marry King Henry II’s illegitimate son William. After her husband’s untimely death, Ela served as High Sheriff of Wiltshire, castellan of Salisbury Castle, and ultimately founder and abbess of Lacock Abbey.

Book 1: Cathedral of Bones

Book 2: Breach of Faith

Book 3: The Lost Child

Book 4: Forest of Souls

Book 5: The Bone Chess Set

Book 6: Cloister of Whispers

Book 7: Palace of Thorns

Book 8: A Surfeit of Miracles

Book 9: The d’Albiac Inheritance

Book 10: Unholy Sanctuary

©2024 J. G. Lewis (P)2024 J. G. Lewis

Please don't let this be the end...

Although I thought the prior installment, ninth, was superior, I felt compelled to give five stars, as this may be the conclusion of the series (though I hope not!). I loved how Ela's daughter, Petronella, played a bigger and more compelling role. Though the murder lines were fascinating, the real story was that of Ela's horrid arch nemesis. I thought the book could have used more of that, and made it the main plot. The author is extremely talented as a plotter and world-builder. She used the actual truth to exquisite advantage. Well-written! The narrator, Ms. Brolly, renders the world and characters to perfection.

A good medieval mystery

The story was good, the performance was excellent. I would and am going to listen to more from this series

I'm sad it's over

I loved every book although this last one left some loose ends like who hired the priests killer and why. it still all was very enjoyable. the narrator did a great job!!

Excellent

A lot of things were wrapped up here but very sad if this is the last story in this series. I would live it to continue. If not I thank the author for this excellent series and thank the narrator for hours of entertainment