Lucifer's harvest, paperback/mel starr

``Another exciting page-turner by Mel Starr.

He beautifully depicts the sounds, sights and smells, as well as the emotions, of the medieval world in this welcome addition to his long-running series.

``--Jill Dalladay, author of The Abbess of Whitby Lord Gilbert Talbot must provide soldiers for Prince Edwards battle in France.

He wishes his surgeon--Hugh de Singleton--to travel with the war party to tend any injuries.

Among those on the road is Sir Simon Trillowe, Hughs old nemesis, who had once torched Hughs house.

Finding himself in the same war party, Hugh resolves to watch his back in the presence of the knight, who is still holding a grudge.

But it is Sir Simon who should not have turned his back.

When Trillowes body is found, many suspect Hugh has wreaked revenge on his adversary.

To clear his name, Hugh must once again riddle a reason for murder.