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In the village of Melford a local lord is executed for spate of vicious murders. It's not until the killing begins again, and the dead lord's son alleges that a miscarriage of justice has taken place, that a serious investigation begins. Hugh Corbett realises that for the last five years a serial killer has terrorised the villagers and that when, not if, the next victim is chosen, he must be ready to act.Tags
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This is the eleventh book in Doherty's series featuring the medieval sleuth Hugh Corbett.
Whilst I enjoyed this mystery set in the small town of Melford, it lacked the political intrigue of the court that I've enjoyed in previous novels.
It also included too much reflection on the details of the murders by Hugh Corbett that has the potential to become tedious in parts. As I draw nearer to the end of this series though, I can't imagine not reading through to the end. There are 5 more in the series to go, so look out for the next installment! I do hope it's better than this one.
Whilst I enjoyed this mystery set in the small town of Melford, it lacked the political intrigue of the court that I've enjoyed in previous novels.
It also included too much reflection on the details of the murders by Hugh Corbett that has the potential to become tedious in parts. As I draw nearer to the end of this series though, I can't imagine not reading through to the end. There are 5 more in the series to go, so look out for the next installment! I do hope it's better than this one.
El caso al que se enfrenta Hugo Corbett en esta ocasión parece ser el de un despiadado asesino en serie, al que se creía haber ajusticiado en la persona de un oscuro lord que parece ya olvidado. Es más, pocos son los que hacen caso a la vehemente defensa que hace su hijo, Maurice, de la inocencia de su difunto padre. A partir de ahí surgen las primeras dudas, y poco a poco Corbett va atando cabos y ajustando la hipótesis de que no todas las jóvenes violadas y descuartizadas has sido asesinadas con los mismos métodos, y probablemente por la misma persona. El enigma entonces es saber a cuántos asesinos debe enfrentarse Hugo Corbett.En esta ocasión Doherty aprovecha para mostrar los métodos forenses de la época y de cómo se show more sirve de ellos Corbett en su investigación. En esta novela Corbett se afirma como un protagonista complejo, rico en matices y con una mente poderosa, pero sin dejar de ser verosímil. show less
Feb 18, 2011Spanish
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- The Treason of the Ghosts
- Original publication date
- 2000
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- Sir Hugh Corbett
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- Reign of Edward I, King of England (1272-11-16 | 1307-07-07)
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