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In the summer of 1302 the famous Robin of Locksley, popularly known as Robin Hood, has gone back to his outlaw ways in Sherwood Forest where he battles against royal authority, culminating in the barborous massacre of royal tax collectors and the mysterious murder of Sir Eustace Vechey, one of the sheriffs of Nottingham. Corbett and his two faithful servants Ranulf and Maltote are sent to Nottingham where they find fresh mysteries: why are three arrows shot into the air above Nottingham show more Castle on the 13th of every month? Who is the traitor in Nottingham Castle? And why have the French despatched an agent to assassinate Corbett? show lessTags
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Like all P. C. Doherty's books about Hugh Corbett, a rattling good read. A Mediaeval murder mystery that brings to life the sounds and smells of the cities, villages and people of the period. Great characterisation, well researched (the author knows the period exceptionally well), gentle humour combined with suspense and some "religious" terror. Un-put-down-able. Thoroughly recommended.
This is another of the medieval mysteries featuring Hugh Corbett and I'm happy to say the books are improving as the series progresses.
This one is set in 1302 and includes a plot featuring Robin Hood. In the acknowledgements the author clarifies the true events the book is based on, and his research appears to be extremely thorough, referencing Folio Numbers from the British Library and records from the Public Office. His level of research and detail is precisely the reason I'm enjoying this historical fiction series so much.
This one is set in 1302 and includes a plot featuring Robin Hood. In the acknowledgements the author clarifies the true events the book is based on, and his research appears to be extremely thorough, referencing Folio Numbers from the British Library and records from the Public Office. His level of research and detail is precisely the reason I'm enjoying this historical fiction series so much.
un livre qui se laisse lire agéablement. Le mythe de Robin des bois revisité du côté du shérif cette fois. Intéressant
An enjoyable mystery set in Medieval England, The legend of Robin Hood plays a key role in the plot.
Enjoyable. Escapism.
En el verano de 1302, mientras Eduardo I de Inglaterra y Felipe IV de Francia mantienen cordiales relaciones diplomáticas, sus agentes secretos libran una dura guerra sucia en los bajos fondos de París. De nada le sirve a Eduardo y a su escribano mayor de la Cancillería, Sir Hugo Corbett, lograr acceder a los enigmáticos planes de Felipe para invadir Flandes si no son capaces de descifrar la clave tras la que se ocultan. Pero este es tal vez el menos de los problemas de Corbett en esta ocasión. Los hombres de Robín Hood, que han sembrado el pánico entre los recaudadores de impuestos, y un agente enviado por la corte francesa, cuyo único objetivo es matar a Corbett, añadirán dificultades a su misión.
Feb 18, 2011Spanish
Un bon exercice de policier médiéval. celui-ci est bien conçu.
Nov 28, 2018French
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Paul C. Doherty was born on September 21, 1946. He is an award winning British author, educator, and historian. He is also the Headmaster of Trinity Catholic High School, Woodford Green, Essex, in the United Kingdom. He went to Liverpool University where he gained a First Class Honours Degree in History and at Exeter College, Oxford, where he show more received a doctorate for his thesis on Edward II. Dr. Doherty is a historian who lectures for a number of organisations, particularly on historical mysteries. Dr. Doherty was awarded an Order of the British Empire for his services to education in 2011. His other career is that of Headmaster at Trinity Catholic High School, Woodford Green, Essex for 30 years. In 1999, the school was given Beacon status which rates it as outstanding among other schools in it's category. Dr. Doherty has published a series of historical mysteries set in the Middle Ages, Classical, Greek, and Ancient Egypt. He writes both fiction and non-fiction under his own name, both as P.C. Doherty and Paul C. Doherty, as well as the pennames: Anna Apostolou, Michael Clynes, and Ann Dukthas. Doherty is the author of several mystery series, including The Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan, the Hugh Corbett medieval mysteries, and the Canterbury Tales of mystery. He has written 100 published books which have been printed in several languages and distributed in several different countries including the UK, United States, Spain, and Germany. He was also awarded the Herodotus, for lifelong achievement for excellence in the writing of historical mysteries by the Historical Mystery Appreciation Society. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- The Assassin in the Greenwood
- Original title
- The Assassin in the Greenwood
- Original publication date
- 1993
- People/Characters
- Sir Hugh Corbett; Ranulf-atte-Newgate; Robin Hood
- Important places*
- Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
- Important events
- Reign of Edward I, King of England (1272-11-16 | 1307-07-07)
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