The Straw Men by Paul Doherty Paperback Book 9781780295367

January 1381 Guests of the Regent John of Gaunt Brother Athelstan and Sir John Cranston have been attending a mystery play performed by the Straw Men Gaunts personal acting troupe when the evenings entertainment is rudely interrupted by the sudden violent deaths of two of Gaunts VIP guests their severed heads left on stage The Regent orders Athelstan to find out who committed such a heinous act leading Athelstan to tackle his most baffling case yet