The Plague Lord
marco polo investigates murder and intrigue in the orient
$34.32
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
10 September 2003
Summary
The Plague Lord: A Marco Polo Mystery
Thirteenth-century China: Kublai Khan, the legendary ruler, holds sway over Cathay and the Middle Kingdom. Among his trusted ministers is Marco Polo, the Venetian admired for his understanding of the court and invaluable counsel.
When a wave of ominous signs, unsettling visions, and gruesome murders plague the kingdom and beyond, Marco’s insight is desperately needed. A banished demonic sect has vanished from the desert, and Kublai Khan …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780747263081 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0747263086 |
| Author: | Paul Doherty |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Book Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 10 September 2003 |
| Weight: | 194g |
| Dimensions: | 180mm x 113mm x 22mm |
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Critics Review
‘Extensive and penetrating research coupled with a strong plot and bold characterisation. Loads of adventure and a dazzling evocation of the past’ Herald Sun, Melbourne - Herald Sun, Melbourne
‘An enthralling historical detective novel which immerses the reader in an unknown and distant society far removed from medieval western civilisation, and brings to life some of the period’s greatest characters. The mysterious East has never seemed either so deadly or so alien’ Brentwood Gazette Series 9/1/03 - Brentwood Gazette Series‘Another gory, intriguing ancient murder mystery’ Oxford Times 28/2/03 - Oxford Times‘Doherty’s tale is rich in the cadences of treachery… An opulent banquet to satisfy the most murderous appetite’ Northern Echo 14/1/03 - Northern Echo‘The Plague Lord…entertains with its brilliant depiction of the radiant imperial court - and the creativity with which Doherty imagines the origins of medieval Europe’s greatest tragedy’ Historical Novels Review Nov 2003 - Historical Novels ReviewAbout 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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