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The Devil's Hunt (Hugh Corbett Mysteries, Book 10)
On sale
30th October 2012
Price: £9.99
The mysterious ‘Bell Man’ stalks the streets of Oxford…
Hugh Corbett finds himself investigating amongst the dreaming spires of Oxford in the tenth novel in Paul Doherty’s medieval mystery series, The Devil’s Hunt. Perfect for fans of Ellis Peters and Robin Hobb.
The golden summer of 1303 and Oxford is plunged into chaos. The severed heads of beggars have been tied by their hair to the trees in woods outside the city. John Copsale, the Regent of Sparrow Hall, has been found dead in his bed and it is being whispered that he was murdered by the mysterious ‘Bell Man’. Then the college librarian and activist, Robert Ascham is discovered with a crossbow bolt in his chest. King Edward, hearing of the seething unrest in Oxford, arrives unannounced at Sir Hugh Corbett’s country manor, and insists that Corbett go to the city to solve the murderous mysteries. And when the King commands, few can resist even if it means knowingly entering a dangerous and violent world…
What readers are saying about Paul Doherty:
‘One of the best in the series so far’
‘As with all Doherty books, historical accuracy and superb plots are of the highest standard, as are the characters’
‘Paul Doherty’s depictions of medieval England are truly outstanding‘
Hugh Corbett finds himself investigating amongst the dreaming spires of Oxford in the tenth novel in Paul Doherty’s medieval mystery series, The Devil’s Hunt. Perfect for fans of Ellis Peters and Robin Hobb.
The golden summer of 1303 and Oxford is plunged into chaos. The severed heads of beggars have been tied by their hair to the trees in woods outside the city. John Copsale, the Regent of Sparrow Hall, has been found dead in his bed and it is being whispered that he was murdered by the mysterious ‘Bell Man’. Then the college librarian and activist, Robert Ascham is discovered with a crossbow bolt in his chest. King Edward, hearing of the seething unrest in Oxford, arrives unannounced at Sir Hugh Corbett’s country manor, and insists that Corbett go to the city to solve the murderous mysteries. And when the King commands, few can resist even if it means knowingly entering a dangerous and violent world…
What readers are saying about Paul Doherty:
‘One of the best in the series so far’
‘As with all Doherty books, historical accuracy and superb plots are of the highest standard, as are the characters’
‘Paul Doherty’s depictions of medieval England are truly outstanding‘
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Reviews
Doherty's deep understanding of the period and the nitty-gritty of historical detail are to the fore without intruding on the rhythm of the plot. Superb entertainment
The best of its kind since the death of Ellis Peters
Vitality in the cityscape... angst in the mystery; it's Peters minus the herbs but plus a few crates of sack
As always the author invokes the medieval period in all its muck as well as glory, filling the pages with pungent smells and description. The author brings years of research to his writing; his mastery of the period as well as a disciplined writing schedule have led to a rapidly increasing body of work and a growing reputation
Praise for Paul Doherty: The maestro of medieval mystery... As with all Doherty's historical whodunnits, it is packed with salty dialogue, the smells and superstitions of the 14th century, not to mention the political intrigues
Medieval London comes vividly to life
Paul Doherty has a lively sense of history... evocative and lyrical descriptions
Paul Doherty has come up trumps again with this medieval mystery
A masterpiece of murder and mystery