<b>The bestselling author of <i>A Tale Dark and Grimm</i> takes on medieval times in an exciting and hilarious new adventure about history, religion . . . and farting dragons.</b><br> <br> 1242. On a dark night, travelers from across France cross paths at an inn and begin to tell stories of three children: William, an oblate on a mission from his monastery; Jacob, a Jewish boy who has fled his burning village; and Jeanne, a peasant girl who hides her prophetic visions. They are accompanied by Jeanne's loyal greyhound, Gwenforte . . . recently brought back from the dead.<br> As the narrator collects their tales, the story of these three unlikely allies begins to come together. <br><br>Their adventures take them on a chase through France to escape prejudice and persecution and save precious and holy texts from being burned. They're taken captive by knights, sit alongside a king, and save the land from a farting dragon. And as their quest drives them forward to a final showdown at Mont Saint-Michel, all will come to question if these children can perform the miracles of saints.<br><br>Beloved bestselling author Adam Gidwitz makes his long awaited return with his first new world since his hilarious and critically acclaimed Grimm series. Filled with Adam's trademark style and humor, <i>The Inquisitor's Tale</i> is bold storytelling that's richly researched and adventure-packed.<br><br><b>Read by Vikas Adam, Mark Bramhall, Jonathan Cowley, Kimberly Farr, Adam Gidwitz, <b>Ann Marie Lee, </b>Bruce Mann, John H. Mayer, and Arthur Morey<br><br><b>Features medieval music performed by Benjamin Bagby of Sequentia</b></b>