The Death of a King
On sale
6th June 2013
Price: £4.99
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ebook / ISBN-13: 9780755395859
The fate of a king is not always glorious…
The dramatic events of Edward II’s death are told with masterful skill by acclaimed writer, Paul Doherty, in The Death of a King. Perfect for fans of Michael Jecks and Ellis Peters.
England’s Edward II so angered his wife, her lover, and his subjects that they revolted, deposed him, and made him prisoner. History records that Edward II was eventually murdered in Berkeley Castle and buried publicly in Gloucester cathedral. But was he? The heir, Edward III, charges Chancery Clerk Edmund Beche with uncovering the truth of the matter. Beche’s investigation is torturous, blocked by hidden records, outright lies, unexpected confessions, double crosses, and a high body count. Grave digging, burglary, and soldiering at the bloody battle of Crécy await him. But Edward is a most determined man…
What readers are saying about Paul Doherty:
‘Doherty writes well and paints a very believable picture’
‘Mr. Doherty’s research is only topped by his imagination‘
‘The intrigue! The intrigue! What can I say? Read it… NOW!‘
The dramatic events of Edward II’s death are told with masterful skill by acclaimed writer, Paul Doherty, in The Death of a King. Perfect for fans of Michael Jecks and Ellis Peters.
England’s Edward II so angered his wife, her lover, and his subjects that they revolted, deposed him, and made him prisoner. History records that Edward II was eventually murdered in Berkeley Castle and buried publicly in Gloucester cathedral. But was he? The heir, Edward III, charges Chancery Clerk Edmund Beche with uncovering the truth of the matter. Beche’s investigation is torturous, blocked by hidden records, outright lies, unexpected confessions, double crosses, and a high body count. Grave digging, burglary, and soldiering at the bloody battle of Crécy await him. But Edward is a most determined man…
What readers are saying about Paul Doherty:
‘Doherty writes well and paints a very believable picture’
‘Mr. Doherty’s research is only topped by his imagination‘
‘The intrigue! The intrigue! What can I say? Read it… NOW!‘
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Reviews
Doherty's deep understanding of the period and the nitty-gritty of historical detail are to the fore without intruding on the rhythm of the plot. Superb entertainment
Paul Doherty has come up trumps again with this medieval mystery
Vitality in the cityscape... angst in the mystery; it's Peters minus the herbs but plus a few crates of sack
As always the author invokes the medieval period in all its muck as well as glory, filling the pages with pungent smells and description. The author brings years of research to his writing; his mastery of the period as well as a disciplined writing schedule have led to a rapidly increasing body of work and a growing reputation
The best of its kind since the death of Ellis Peters
Paul Doherty has a lively sense of history... evocative and lyrical descriptions
Praise for Paul Doherty: The maestro of medieval mystery... As with all Doherty's historical whodunnits, it is packed with salty dialogue, the smells and superstitions of the 14th century, not to mention the political intrigues
A masterpiece of murder and mystery
Medieval London comes vividly to life
For those who are keen enthusiasts of medieval murder stories the name Paul Doherty will need no introduction... He writes with enthusiasm about an era he knows well