The Magician's Death (Hugh Corbett Mysteries, Book 14)
a twisting medieval mystery of intrigue and suspense
$35.51
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
13 January 2005
Summary
The Book of Secrets and Shadows: A Hugh Corbett Mystery
The monk and scholar Roger Bacon claimed to have seen marvels of nature and science, concealing them in a book written in an unbreakable code. Sir Hugh Corbett is tasked with organizing agents in Paris to steal this Book of Secrets.
Though successful, the theft comes at a violent price. Now, King Philip IV of France desires a meeting between English and French scholars to decipher the code. Edward I concedes, and Corfe …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780755307753 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0755307755 |
| Author: | Paul Doherty |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Book Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 13 January 2005 |
| Weight: | 240g |
| Dimensions: | 178mm x 110mm x 28mm |
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Praise for Paul Doherty’s other novels: ‘I really like these medieval whodunnits
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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