An Ancient Evil (Canterbury Tales Mysteries, Book 1)
Disturbing and macabre events in medieval England
$36.26
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
30 June 1994
Summary
As the travellers gather in the Tabard Inn at the start of a pilgrimage to pray before the blessed bones of St Thomas Becket in Canterbury, they agree eagerly to mine host Harry’s suggestion of amusing themselves on each day of their journey with one tale and each evening with another - but the latter to be of mystery, terror and murder.
The Knight begins that evening: his tale opens with the destruction of a sinister cult at its stronghold in the wilds of Oxfordshire by Sir Hugo Mort…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780747243564 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0747243565 |
| Author: | Paul Doherty |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Feature |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 30 June 1994 |
| Weight: | 162g |
| Dimensions: | 180mm x 114mm x 16mm |
| Series: | Canterbury Tales of Mystery and Murder |
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A romping good read– Time Out
Praise for Paul Doherty’s other novels: ‘I really like these medieval whodunnits * Bookseller *A romping good read * Time Out *Historically informative, excellently plotted and, as ever, superbly entertaining * CADS 20 *This rich tale … seeps authenticity and is written with wonderfully efficient style. A gem of an historical thriller * Huddersfield Daily Examiner *
About The Author
Paul Doherty
Paul Doherty was born in Middlesbrough. He studied History at Liverpool and Oxford Universities and obtained a doctorate for his thesis on Edward II and Queen Isabella. He is now headmaster of a school in north-east London and lives with his family in Essex.
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