{"product_id":"the-secret-of-saint-olafs-church-an-apothecary-melchior-mystery-paperback","title":"The Secret of Saint Olaf's Church: An Apothecary Melchior Mystery - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIndrek Hargla\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAdam Cullen\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndrek Hargla\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most prolific and bestselling Estonian authors working today - mostly in the fields of historical fiction, fantasy and crime. He is best known internationally for his \u003ci\u003eApothecary Melchior \u003c\/i\u003eseries, which has been adapted into a popular film trilogy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdam Cullen\u003c\/b\u003e (1986) is a poet and translator of Estonian prose, poetry, theater, and children's literature into English.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.95 x 7.73 x 5.05 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 28, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52057682018605,"sku":"9781805335740","price":20.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/the-secret-of-saint-olafs-church-an-apothecary-melchior-mystery-paperback-2636653.webp?v=1780168327","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-secret-of-saint-olafs-church-an-apothecary-melchior-mystery-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}