The Waxman Murders (Hugh Corbett Mysteries 15)
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Journal Entry 1 by KaKo27 from Sarisbury Green, Hampshire United Kingdom on Saturday, August 20, 2011
I liked this medieval thriller about the adventures of Sir Hugh Corbett, Keeper of the Secret Seal of Edward I of England. He has to solve a twisted series of crimes which all are interconnected , happening in 1303. It is a gripping tale, although I guessed in the last third of it, who the villain was.
I like how colourful Paul Doherty describes life in and around Canterbury, all the smells, the darkness and cold (it is December). After Peter Tremayne's Sister Fidelma mysteries this is my second favourite medieval crime series.
From the back:
October 1300: "The Waxman", most feared of war cogs, is carrying "The Cloister Map" - an ancient manuscript alleged to chart the whereabouts of a legendary treasure - when it is overrun by ships flying the colours of the Hanseatic League.
December 1303: Wilhelm von Paulents, a representative of the Hanseatic League, arrives in Canterbury in possession of "The Cloister Map". Sir Hugh Corbett is sent, by Edward I, to negotiate for ownership of the chart. But shortly after their arrival, von Paulents and his companions are assassinated.
How could this happen when they were under city guard? Even more puzzling is the fact that "The Cloister Map" has not been stolen. Now Corbett must uncover why the murders were committed. Is this revenge for past deeds or the actions of a killer in love with death...?
I like how colourful Paul Doherty describes life in and around Canterbury, all the smells, the darkness and cold (it is December). After Peter Tremayne's Sister Fidelma mysteries this is my second favourite medieval crime series.
From the back:
October 1300: "The Waxman", most feared of war cogs, is carrying "The Cloister Map" - an ancient manuscript alleged to chart the whereabouts of a legendary treasure - when it is overrun by ships flying the colours of the Hanseatic League.
December 1303: Wilhelm von Paulents, a representative of the Hanseatic League, arrives in Canterbury in possession of "The Cloister Map". Sir Hugh Corbett is sent, by Edward I, to negotiate for ownership of the chart. But shortly after their arrival, von Paulents and his companions are assassinated.
How could this happen when they were under city guard? Even more puzzling is the fact that "The Cloister Map" has not been stolen. Now Corbett must uncover why the murders were committed. Is this revenge for past deeds or the actions of a killer in love with death...?
Put into Yorkshire-lasses Historical Murder/Mystery Book Box.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
This came home in my book box, I am putting it on Mt TBR, which is huge so it may be a while until I can read it.
Got to it at last!
I's been a while since I've read one of the Hugh Corbett series, I'd nearly forgotten how good the are.
I's been a while since I've read one of the Hugh Corbett series, I'd nearly forgotten how good the are.
This is on its way to Portugal to Meg72 who picked it from the Alphabet VBB.
Sorry its taken a while to get this out to you, December is always a slow month for reading.
Sorry its taken a while to get this out to you, December is always a slow month for reading.
Book arrived, thank you! And I really loved the postcard and bookmark :-)
A good medieval mystery, with lots of twists and turns. The setting is well described and you really plunge into 14th century Europe. Although part of a series, I had no problem in getting into the action.
