Well my friends, the world has turned once more and the nights have drawn in. It therefore falls to me, take that well thumbed down from it’s dusty shelf and for the tenth time to relate to you a tale of disquiet.. Come close and warm yourself by the fire as I tell you of horror of poor Mr Dennistoun and his discovery.
To find the cache you need to read, or listen to the correct ghostly tale and then answer the questions below:
In what year did Dennistoun arrive in the town of St Bertrand de Comminges? Spring of 1A8B
In what hour did the church begin to fill with shadows? It was nearly C o’clock.
What year was Plantin’s missal printed? About D58E
On what date were the following questions asked and answered ? Inveniamne?, Fiamne dives? and Vivamne invidendus? 1Fth December 1GHJ
What did the 'Gallia Christiana' gives as the date of the Canon's death? December 31 1K01
Knowing all this, the cache can be found at:
N51 1F.(H -G) B (A-J) W 002 2 (C-F) (D * B) E (K - J)
Whilst the story can be found behind the manuscript.
The cache is large enough to take most Travel bugs and geocoins.
May you have a merry time in finding this one.
You can validate your puzzle solution with certitude.
There is a pound coin awaiting the first lucky person to find this cache.
If you’ve enjoyed this puzzle then why not have a go at the rest of the puzzles in my annual M.R. James Christmas series:
2022 - Mr Dennistoun’s Discovery
2021 - The Dancing Advocate
2021 - The Dancing Advocate
2020 - Madam, will you walk?
2019 - Mr Garrett's Quest
2018 - Mrs Mothersole's hiding place
2017 - Mr Wraxall’s Last Expedition
2016 - Quis Est Iste Qui Venit
2015 - Penetrans ad interiora Mortis
2014 - Mr Britnell's Troublesome Object
2013 - The Abbot of Lufford's Christmas Box