Hugh Corbett is drawn into the dangerous disputes for the Scottish throne…
Crown in Darkness is the second gripping novel of murder and mayhem in Paul Doherty’s acclaimed Hugh Corbett series. Perfect for fans of Robin Hobb and Michael Jecks.
1286 and on a storm-ridden night King Alexander III of Scotland is riding across the Firth of Forth to meet his beautiful French bride Yolande. He never reaches his final destination as his horse mysteriously slips, sending them both crashing to their death on cruel rocks. The Scottish throne is left vacant of any real heir and immediately the great European princes and the powerful nobles of Alexander’s kingdom start fighting for the glittering prize.
The Chancellor of England, Burnell, ever mindful of the interest his king, Edward I, has in Scotland, sends his faithful clerk, Hugh Corbett, to report on the chaotic situation at the Scottish court. Concerned that a connection exists between the king’s death and those now desirous of taking the Scottish throne, Corbett is drawn into a maelstrom of intrigue, conspiracy and danger. Will Corbett be able to discover the truth behind the King’s death?
What readers are saying about Paul Doherty:
‘A joy to read‘
‘[Paul Doherty] never lets the reader down‘
‘Five stars‘
Crown in Darkness is the second gripping novel of murder and mayhem in Paul Doherty’s acclaimed Hugh Corbett series. Perfect for fans of Robin Hobb and Michael Jecks.
1286 and on a storm-ridden night King Alexander III of Scotland is riding across the Firth of Forth to meet his beautiful French bride Yolande. He never reaches his final destination as his horse mysteriously slips, sending them both crashing to their death on cruel rocks. The Scottish throne is left vacant of any real heir and immediately the great European princes and the powerful nobles of Alexander’s kingdom start fighting for the glittering prize.
The Chancellor of England, Burnell, ever mindful of the interest his king, Edward I, has in Scotland, sends his faithful clerk, Hugh Corbett, to report on the chaotic situation at the Scottish court. Concerned that a connection exists between the king’s death and those now desirous of taking the Scottish throne, Corbett is drawn into a maelstrom of intrigue, conspiracy and danger. Will Corbett be able to discover the truth behind the King’s death?
What readers are saying about Paul Doherty:
‘A joy to read‘
‘[Paul Doherty] never lets the reader down‘
‘Five stars‘
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Paul Doherty has come up trumps again with this medieval mystery
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
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
The best of its kind since the death of Ellis Peters
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
Medieval London comes vividly to life
Paul Doherty has a lively sense of history... evocative and lyrical descriptions
Vitality in the cityscape... angst in the mystery; it's Peters minus the herbs but plus a few crates of sack