"Tallinn, 1419. What links the Keeper of the Tower, a prostitute and a Flemish painter to a haunted house on Rataskaevu Street? All three claim to have seen a ghost near the house, and each is found dead soon afterwards.
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Melchior Wakenstede, apothecary and assistant bailiff, is charged with unearthing the truth. With a cultivated sense for justice, Melchior investigates the deaths and attempts to find out whether, as the denizens of medieval Tallinn believe, ghosts can reap their revenge upon the living. When a powerful merchant dies, Melchior perceives a corporeal connection between this and the other deaths.
As Melchior becomes embroiled in the conflicts and rivalries between religious orders, merchant guilds and Teutonic Knights, all vying with one another for control of the town, what he discovers is more incredible and more terrible than any ghost."
Melchior continues his investigations, I love how his character is set up. He observes the evidences and follows them step by step. He is very political and seems to suggest to everyone the correct solution and not only to solve health problems.
He is very valued by the citizens of his time. Simple and knowledgeable.
Apothecary Melchior and the ghost of Rataskaevu is his second book in this series. I read it last year, but now when I am writing this post, I have a feeling I will re-read it again. Just because I love his style so much and the story is amazing.
I just discovered, that this book is translated into English, German and French.
Check it out and let us know your opinion :)
Cheers!
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