The Demon Archer - Softcover

Paul Doherty

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925 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0747275254 ISBN 13: 9780747275251

Publisher: Headline Hardbacks, 1999

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A medieval mystery featuring detective Hugh Corbett who is assigned to investigate the murder of the unpopular Lord Henry Fitzalan and discovers a number of suspects. From the author of GHOSTLY MURDERS, A TOURNAMENT OF MURDERS and THE DEVIL'S HUNT.

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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.

Review:

Demon Archer: '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' SHOTS 'this book is written well with a great deal of self-assurance. I liked the period detail and the characterisation of the large cast of suspects' Deryn Lake, SHOTS 'Vitality in the cityscape ...angst in the mystery; it's Peters minus the herbs but plus a few crates of sack' Oxford Times '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' Mystery News 'The best of its kind since the death of Ellis Peters' Time Out 'Medieval London comes vividly to life' Publishers Weekly 'Wholly excellent' Prima 'Paul Doherty has a lively sense of history ...evocative and lyrical descriptions' New Statesman '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' Books magazine

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