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1930s: The cathedral town of Litchester is more used to carols by candlelight than murder…
Murder in Advent
What you need to know before your trail
The cathedral town of Litchester is more used to carols by candlelight during the festive period than flames and intrigue, but the proposed sale of its 1225 copy of the Magna Carta in order to raise funds turns out to have far-reaching consequences.
Merchant banker Mark Treasure has been invited down to arbitrate the vicious disagreement between members of the cathedral chapter regarding the sale and finds himself dealing with more than he bargained for when the Dean’s verger is discovered murdered, his body left to burn, along with the ecclesiastical library.
As his investigation progresses and the evidence points to mayhem and skulduggery, he discovers that Litchester is a town full of sins and secrets rather than peace on earth.
Locations
Reset- England - Lincolnshire
- A: Lincoln - High gate
- B: Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace
- C: Lincoln Cathedral
- D: Lincoln - Castle
Travel Guide
Litchester (fictional)
Lincoln
The village of Litchester is not real but is clearly modelled on the town of Lincoln. Lincoln is a city in the English East Midlands also known for the medieval Cathedral, with early printed books in a Wren-designed library. Lincoln Castle even has a copy of the Magna Carta. And it houses a prison…
The Museum of Lincolnshire Life has social history exhibits in Victorian barracks.
Streetview Maps
C) Lincoln - The Cathedral
D) Lincoln - The Castle
Booktrail Boarding Pass: Murder in Advent
Destination: Lincoln “Litchester” Author/Guide: David Williams Departure Time:1930s
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