{"product_id":"the-secret-of-saint-olafs-church-an-apothecary-melchior-mystery-9781805335740","title":"The Secret of Saint Olaf's Church: An Apothecary Melchior Mystery","description":"\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\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Indrek Hargla\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pushkin Vertigo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.73h x 5.05w x 0.95d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781805335740\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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. \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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Indrek Hargla \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47897231884445,"sku":"9781805335740","price":22.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_02af2bb5-f02f-427e-b1f1-7af3bfd91183.jpg?v=1778004205","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-secret-of-saint-olafs-church-an-apothecary-melchior-mystery-9781805335740","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}