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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 show more 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. 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 story was set in 1302 and based on real events at Westminster Abbey. I thoroughly enjoyed this medieval mystery and the character development of Ranulf, Corbett's manservant.
I'm looking forward to reading the next one in the series.
I'm looking forward to reading the next one in the series.
En 1302, un asesino en serie está actuando impunemente en Londres. El rey de Inglaterra encarga a su más eficaz agente, sir Hugo Corbett, que investigue estas misteriosas muertes. La investigación de Corbett pondrá al descubierto los más turbios asuntos en los que se entremezclan la polÃtica, el sexo, los celos y la violencia, y en los que se ven involucrados la abadÃa de Westminster, un conocido criminal y un nutrido grupo de mujeres de vida alegre.
Feb 18, 2011Spanish
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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
- Murder Wears a Cowl
- Original publication date
- 1992
- People/Characters
- Sir Hugh Corbett; Ranulf-atte-Newgate; Maeve Corbett; Richard Puddlicott; Maltote
- Important places
- Westminster, London, England, UK; London, England, UK
- Important events
- Reign of Edward I, King of England (1272-11-16 | 1307-07-07)
- Dedication
- To my daughter Vanessa Mary
- First words
- The creaking of the scaffold rope was the only sound to disturb the dark silence which hung like a cloud over the great open expanse outside St. Bartholomew's in West Smithfield.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)He recalled what Puddlicott has whispered to him. Oh, he would tell Master Long Face but his own quick wits would choose both the time and the place. The revelation of Puddlicott's terrible secret would be the key to Ranulf's fortune.
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- 5 — Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish
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- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 12
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