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Gourmet Detective mysteries volume 6
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English
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Hired to design a menu for a medieval-themed castle resort, the Gourmet Detective becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation after a joust re-enacter dies of supposed food poisoning after the detective's feast.
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"Did you know that you can travel through time? You don't need a time machine or magical powers--you just need to visit a Renaissance fair! This book will introduce young readers to the wonderful world of Renaissance fairs and festivals, providing an age-appropriate peek into the history and background of these imaginative events. Through colorful photographs and intriguing graphics, readers will be immersed in these events, learning about exciting...
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[2022]
Language
English
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"This illustrated book explores the impact of medieval imagery on three hundred years of visual culture up until the present day." --
From the soaring castles of Sleeping Beauty to the bloody battles of Game of Thrones, from Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings to mythical beasts in Dungeons & Dragons, and from Medieval Times to the Renaissance Faire, the Middle Ages have inspired artists, playwrights, filmmakers, gamers, and writers for centuries....
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[2008]
Language
English
Description
With the help of animated medieval paintings, the Middle Ages are brought to life in all its corruption, violence and greed, courage, enterprise and learning. Monty Python star and medieval scholar, Terry Jones, challenges stereotypes by examining the lives of various medieval archetypes. While many may know the earthy humor of Chaucer or Rabelais, few know the dark side of chivalry, or that serfs and women were not downtrodden at all.
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