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In 1298, Edward I of England invaded Scotland and brutally sacked the town of Berwick, razing to the ground the Red House of the Flemings who had permission to trade there. He little knew his action would have far-reaching repercussions. A year later, Edward convokes a great assembly of the realm in St Paul's Cathedral. They are to hear Mass after which the main celebrant, Walter de Montfort, has been delegated to lecture the King on not taxing the Church. During the Mass, de Montfort dies a show more sudden and violent death. Hugh Corbett, the King's clerk, is given the task of solving the mystery and tracking down the murderer. Against the background of Edward's struggle to maintain himself, both at home and aborad, Corbett's investigations become tortuous and laced with danger... 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 medieval mystery by Paul Doherty in his series featuring the lead character Hugh Corbett. I'm slowly working my way through this series, and I'm thoroughly enjoying this literary journey.
Based on historical fact during the reign of Edward 1 of England in 1298, the plot captured my attention from the first page and the investigation into the poisoning of de Montfort during mass was riveting. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a medieval mystery or historical fiction.
Based on historical fact during the reign of Edward 1 of England in 1298, the plot captured my attention from the first page and the investigation into the poisoning of de Montfort during mass was riveting. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a medieval mystery or historical fiction.
Good writing, cool mystery, not as gritty and not as much characterization as his other books, a little lite.
En 1298 Eduardo I de Inglaterra invade Escocia y saquea la ciudad de Berwick. En el ataque es arrasada la Casa Roja, lugar donde los comerciantes flamencos realizaban sus transacciones comerciales con la autorización debida. Un año más tarde, Eduardo convoca una gran asamblea del Reino en la catedral londinense de San Pablo, donde habrá de enfrentarse a las amonestaciones del deán Walter de Monfort a causa de la voluntad real de imponer tributos a la Iglesia. Pero durante la misa, y en presencia de toda la corte, de Monfort es víctima de una repentina y violenta muerte. Un suceso que obliga al monarca a requerir la inmediata intervención de su fiel escribano Hugo Corbett, quien deberá aclarar el misterio de tan extraño show more asesinato y descubrir a su autor. Eduardo I intuye que tras este crimen se esconde una seria amenaza a su poder. show less
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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 Angel of Death
- Original publication date
- 1989
- People/Characters
- Sir Hugh Corbett; Walter de Montfort; Ranulf-atte-Newgate
- Important places
- Berwick, Scotland, UK (historic | see Berwick-upon-Tweed); London, England, UK; England, UK (as England); Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK; Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England, UK
- Important events
- Reign of Edward I, King of England (1272-11-16 | 1307-07-07); Sack of Berwick (1298)
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