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Hugh Corbett is on the trail of a deadly killer in the fetid streets of medieval London…
Paul Doherty writes an unputdownable mystery in Murder Wears a Cowl, the sixth novel to feature medieval sleuth Hugh Corbett. Perfect for fans of Susanna Gregory and Michael Jecks.
In early 1302 a violent serial killer lurks in the city of London, slitting the throats of prostitutes. And when Lady Somerville, one of the Sisters of St Martha, is murdered in the same barbaric fashion, her death is closely followed by that of Father Benedict in suspicious circumstances. Edward of England turns to his trusted master clerk, Hugh Corbett, to reveal the identity of the bloodthirsty assassin. Joining Corbett on his mission are his devious manservant Ranulf and his faithful horseman Maltote.
In the dark, fetid streets of the city and in the desolate abbey grounds, they encounter danger and deceit at every turn. Only Ragwort, the mad beggar, has seen the killer strike, and the one clue that Corbett has to help him is Lady Somerville’s cryptic message: ‘Calcullus non facit monachum ‘ – the cowl does not make the monk.
What readers are saying about Murder Wears a Cowl:
‘Doherty’s books are an absolute delight. The pages just seem to race by and the sights and sounds of medieval England leap out of the pages‘
‘Murder Wears a Cowl makes medieval London appear vivid and alive… while meanwhile enthralling you with a gripping mystery’
‘The twists and turns of the plot are well-thought out and the identity of the killer comes as a complete surprise‘
Paul Doherty writes an unputdownable mystery in Murder Wears a Cowl, the sixth novel to feature medieval sleuth Hugh Corbett. Perfect for fans of Susanna Gregory and Michael Jecks.
In early 1302 a violent serial killer lurks in the city of London, slitting the throats of prostitutes. And when Lady Somerville, one of the Sisters of St Martha, is murdered in the same barbaric fashion, her death is closely followed by that of Father Benedict in suspicious circumstances. Edward of England turns to his trusted master clerk, Hugh Corbett, to reveal the identity of the bloodthirsty assassin. Joining Corbett on his mission are his devious manservant Ranulf and his faithful horseman Maltote.
In the dark, fetid streets of the city and in the desolate abbey grounds, they encounter danger and deceit at every turn. Only Ragwort, the mad beggar, has seen the killer strike, and the one clue that Corbett has to help him is Lady Somerville’s cryptic message: ‘Calcullus non facit monachum ‘ – the cowl does not make the monk.
What readers are saying about Murder Wears a Cowl:
‘Doherty’s books are an absolute delight. The pages just seem to race by and the sights and sounds of medieval England leap out of the pages‘
‘Murder Wears a Cowl makes medieval London appear vivid and alive… while meanwhile enthralling you with a gripping mystery’
‘The twists and turns of the plot are well-thought out and the identity of the killer comes as a complete surprise‘
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Reviews
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
A masterpiece of murder and mystery
The best of its kind since the death of Ellis Peters
Paul Doherty has come up trumps again with this medieval mystery
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
Medieval London comes vividly to life
Paul Doherty has a lively sense of history... evocative and lyrical descriptions
Vitality in the cityscape... angst in the mystery; it's Peters minus the herbs but plus a few crates of sack
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