- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Headline (29 April 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0755354583
- ISBN-13: 978-0755354580
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 291,055 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In Paul Doherty's brilliant new novel, will Hugh Corbett find the deadly assassin stalking London's streets?
February 1304, and London is in crisis. A succession of brutal murders shocks the city as it comes to terms with the fall from power of Walter Evesham, Chief Justice in the Court of the King's Bench. Accused of bribery and corruption, Evesham has sought sanctuary to atone for his sins. When Evesham is discovered dead in his cell at the Abbey of Sion though, it appears that the Mysterium, a cunning killer brought to justice by Evesham, has returned to wreak havoc.
Sir Hugh Corbett is ordered to investigate the murder. Has the Mysterium returned or is another killer imitating his brutal methods? As Corbett traces the ancient sins that hold the key to discovering the murderer's identity he must face his most cunning foe yet.
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.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In my liberary I have nearly all of Dr Paul Doherty's books and I actaully wrote my first review ever about a book by him. I was always looking forward to his books, but step by step I am getting more and more disappointed. The previous reviewer has already pointed out that this crime story is rather predictable. Yes indeed it is: just look for the most innocent looking one. Predictability can be off-set by a exciting hunt, but even that is not happeing. It seems that Sir Hugh is set for retirement and Ranulf is slowly taking over. It seems that is Sir Hugh is a bit of a reflection of the author himself. It seems has lost the grip, the excitment and fun of writing. He writes too much and has too many caracters to develop leading to the result that all stay the same. His description of medival life is rather the same and never develops. It is all too much a mass production and less quality. I am disappointed I have to admit. I have read worse books, but it far below the standards of previous times.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Have to agree with the other reviewers. Something is not quite right with this book.
I like the Hugh Corbett character but this is an usual way to end this series (if indeed this is the end).
I'd like to have one more from Sir Hugh so Doherty can redeem himself.
This book seems to be disjointed. I kept thinking when reading that this passage doesn't belong here or the flow is all wrong. Was the manuscript handed over to a junior sub-editoer and nobody bothered to check the final draft?
The descriptive passages seem laborious in places. Is PC trying too hard or has too many things on the go at once?
Anyway, whatever the reasons, this is not his best effort nor anywhere near as good as he can be.
I like the Hugh Corbett character but this is an usual way to end this series (if indeed this is the end).
I'd like to have one more from Sir Hugh so Doherty can redeem himself.
This book seems to be disjointed. I kept thinking when reading that this passage doesn't belong here or the flow is all wrong. Was the manuscript handed over to a junior sub-editoer and nobody bothered to check the final draft?
The descriptive passages seem laborious in places. Is PC trying too hard or has too many things on the go at once?
Anyway, whatever the reasons, this is not his best effort nor anywhere near as good as he can be.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Although am enjoyable read the latest instalment of the Hugh Corbett saga is not as engrossing as the previous volume Nightshade. Perhaps having read my way through the entire cannon Dr Doherty's oeuvre is becoming predictable. This book was spoilt for me by poor proof reading. My copy will be heavily annotated before long. I hope that this will not be the last we hear of Sir Hugh; of all the novel series Doherty writes these are the most enjoyable, though I find it strange that Dr Doherty having written a fascinating factual account of the theft of Edward the first's treasure from Westminster Abbey has chosen not to involve Corbett in the investigation.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
The Mysterium by P Doherty
the book arrived on time and was in excellent condition, as new. It was a good exciting read and I have read it already.
Published 7 months ago by Arthur
Medieval mayhem
Another gruesome story from Paul Doherty, but if you like his style and the history involved this is a good read.
Published 21 months ago by Bess
Enjoyable whodunnit
I acknowledge that some of the reviewers are right in that not an awful lot appears to happen in the book - but to my mind, that is offset by the excellent descriptive passages and... Read more
Published 22 months ago by D. Cameron
opinion
Having read all the Hugh Corbett books to date this is very good but possibly not my favourite and I am very sad that it looks like it might be the last by the ending of the book. Read more
Published 23 months ago by dixonia
Is this the end?
I read and enjoyed Hugh Corbett's latest outing; indeed I have read and re-read his other adventures, but like other reviewers I wonder if this is the last because Sir Hugh... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Mrs. K. M. Walsh
crime and punishment
Is this the end of Hugh Corbett? Another of Doherty's twisted spellbinders. I hope Corbett returns.
Published 24 months ago by Mr. Stephen J. Jackson
Still worth a read!
I have noted the comments of the two previous reviewers regarding the less high quality, the tiredness of the character etc. and they are indeed fair comments. Read more
Published on 29 May 2010 by John Grant
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