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      The Angel of Death (Hugh Corbett Mysteries, Book 4): Murder and intrigue from the heart of the medieval court

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      In the fourth thrilling novel in the series, medieval sleuth Hugh Corbett must discover how a man can be murdered in full view of the king and most of the notables of England

      In 1298, Edward I of England invaded Scotland and brutally sacked the town of Berwick, razing to...

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      Product ID:9780747236948
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:The Angel of Death (Hugh Corbett Mysteries, Book 4)
      Subtitle:Murder and intrigue from the heart of the medieval court
      Authors:Author: Paul Doherty
      Page Count:160
      Subjects:Crime and mystery fiction, Crime & mystery, Historical fiction, Historical fiction
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      In the fourth thrilling novel in the series, medieval sleuth Hugh Corbett must discover how a man can be murdered in full view of the king and most of the notables of England

      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 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...


      Imprint Name:Headline Book Publishing
      Publisher Name:Headline Publishing Group
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:1991-12-05

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      Weight94 g
      Dimensions175 × 112 × 10 mm