by Catherine Jinks · Roca Editorial · tapa dura · ISBN 9788496284685
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«El Escribano» is the historical mystery novel by Catherine Jinks, published by Roca Editorial in hardcover (576 pages, in Spanish).
France, 14th century. Raymond Maillot, a scribe given to drink and songs, works for the Dominican Father Amiel. He investigates the death of Cardinal Di Vicio's assistant, found mutilated, and must decide whether it was crime or witchcraft. Caught between his pleasures and the Church, Raymond delves into a medieval investigation.
Originally published as The Notary; the 2005 Spanish edition was translated by Montserrat Gurguí and Hernán Sabaté and included in Roca Editorial's Misterio collection.
For readers of historical and detective fiction who enjoy medieval intrigues and a criminal investigation.
Catherine Jinks is an Australian writer of fiction books for all age groups. She has won many awards including the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award four times, the Victorian Premier's Literary Award, the Aurealis Award for science fiction, the IBBY Australia Ena Noel Encouragement Award, the Adelaide Festival Award, and the Davitt Award for crime fiction.
