De Singleton, Hugh (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

Master Hugh de Singleton is making his way towards Oxford when he discovers the young Benedictine not half a mile from the nearby abbey. The abbey's novice master confirms the boy's identity: it is John, one of three novices. He had gone missing four days previously, and yet his corpse is fresh. ...

Master Hugh, Kate and their children attend the Midsummer's Eve fire. Early next morning, Hugh hears the passing bell ring from the Church of St. Beornwald, and moments later is summoned. Tenants collecting the ashes to spread upon their fields have found burned bones. Master Hugh learns of sever...