The Devil's Hunt (A Medieval Mystery Featuring Hugh Corbett)

The Devil's Hunt (A Medieval Mystery Featuring Hugh Corbett)
Authors
Doherty, Paul
Publisher
Headline
Tags
mystery
ISBN
9780755350377
Date
1996-07-04T00:00:00+00:00
Size
0.24 MB
Lang
en
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**The mysterious 'Bell Man' stalks the streets of Oxford...**

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**Hugh Corbett finds himself investigating amongst the dreaming spires of Oxford in the tenth novel in Paul Doherty's medieval mystery series, *The Devil's Hunt*. Perfect for fans of Ellis Peters and Robin Hobb.**

The golden summer of 1303 and Oxford is plunged into chaos. The severed heads of beggars have been tied by their hair to the trees in woods outside the city. John Copsale, the Regent of Sparrow Hall, has been found dead in his bed and it is being whispered that he was murdered by the mysterious 'Bell Man'. Then the college librarian and activist, Robert Ascham is discovered with a crossbow bolt in his chest. King Edward, hearing of the seething unrest in Oxford, arrives unannounced at Sir Hugh Corbett's country manor, and insists that Corbett go to the city to solve the murderous mysteries. And when the King commands, few can resist even if it means knowingly entering a dangerous and violent world...

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'**One of the best in the series** so far'

'As with all Doherty books, **historical accuracy** and **superb plots** are of **the highest standard**, as are the characters'

'Paul Doherty's depictions of medieval England are **truly outstanding**'