Specifications
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| ISBN 13 | 9780755328840 |
| ISBN 10 | 755328841 |
| Book Subtitle | Murder, Espionage And Treason In Medieval England |
| Book Description | In 1300, an English privateer named 'The Waxman' was trapped and overrun by two powerful war cogs flying the streamers of the powerful Hanseatic League of North Germany. The ship was carrying a casket containing the 'Carta Mysteriosa', a collection of valuable and detailed maps and sea charts. The rulers of Europe, not to mention their merchant princes, would wade through a sea of blood to obtain them. Three years later Wilhelm Von Paulents, a representative of the Hanseatic League, comes to England. Rumours have it that he owns the sea charts and Sir Hugh Corbett is sent to negotiate with Von Paulents. But the German visitors fall ill of some mysterious ailment and then, on the morning of the fourth Sunday in Advent, Corbett is summoned to a scene of bloody mayhem and murder: Von Paulents, his wife, son and clerk have been barbarously assassinated. The 'Carta Mysteriosa' have not been stolen. So why were the murders committed and by whom? Corbett investigates and, once again, he enters the world of shadows to confront the Seed of Cain. |
| Editorial Review | This rich tale ... seeps authenticity and is written with wonderfully efficient style. A gem of an historical thriller * Huddersfield Daily Examiner * Historically informative, excellently plotted and, as ever, superbly entertaining * CADS 20 * A romping good read * Time Out * Praise for Paul Doherty's other novels: 'I really like these medieval whodunnits * Bookseller * |
| About the Author | 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. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Paul Doherty |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 39177 |
| Number of Pages | 416 |
The Waxman Murders: Murder, Espionage And Treason In Medieval England Paperback English by Paul Doherty - 39177
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