The Poison Maiden (Mathilde of Westminster Trilogy, Book 2)
deceit, deception and death in the court of edward ii
$32.49
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
31 December 2007
Summary
The Poison Maiden: A Mathilde of Westminster Thriller
It’s 1308, and England teeters on the precipice of civil war. King Edward II, Queen Isabella, and the royal favorite, Peter Gaveston, Earl of Cornwall, find themselves cornered. Just beyond their refuge, the Great Lords and Philip IV of France demand Gaveston face charges of high treason.
Edward is ensnared, and a chilling revelation surfaces: Philip wields the “Poison Maiden,” a master spy who wrought havoc during Edward…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780755328789 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0755328787 |
| Series: | Mathilde of Westminster |
| Author: | Paul Doherty |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Book Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 31 December 2007 |
| Weight: | 220g |
| Dimensions: | 176mm x 112mm x 27mm |
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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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