{"product_id":"9781805335740","title":"The Secret of Saint Olaf's Church","description":"By: Indrek Hargla   | Series: Pushkin Vertigo \u003chr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gripping and twisty historical murder mystery featuring a chemist turned-sleuth who battles ignorance and superstition—as well as killers—in 15th century Estonia\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePerfect for fans of rich historical mysteries in the tradition of \u003ci\u003eThe Name of the Rose\u003c\/i\u003e and C.J. Sansom’s Shardlake series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Apothecary Melchior series plunges the reader into 15th century Tallinn when Estonia stands at the edge of Christendom, the Church’s last foothold before the East: a town of foreign merchants and engineers, dominated by the mighty castle of Toompea and the construction of St Olaf's Church, soon to become the tallest building in the world...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApothecary Melchior is a divisive figure in the city: respected for his arcane knowledge and scientific curiosity but also feared for his aura of mystical power. When a mysterious murder occurs in the castle, Melchior is called in to help find the killer and reveals a talent for solving crime. But a serial killer is loose in Tallinn, and Melchior is tested to the limit in a plot with as many twists and turns as the corridors of the castle itself. Melchior uncovers a mystery surrounding St Olaf's church and a secret society that has been controlling the town for years, revealing truths that may spell danger for any who dare to speak them aloud...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1st book in a series of historical mysteries sees the chemist-turned-sleuth Melchior battle ignorance and superstition—as well as a dangerous killer—in a richly atmospheric medieval setting.","brand":"Pushkin Vertigo","offers":[{"title":"US - Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":47195046805731,"sku":"DTRPRUS-9781805335740","price":122.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1778\/4925\/files\/9781805335740.jpg?v=1760526476","url":"https:\/\/buybookbook.com\/zh\/products\/9781805335740","provider":"買書書 BuyBookBook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}