The Darkening Glass (Mathilde of Westminster Trilogy, Book 3): Murder, mystery and mayhem in the court...

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Paul Doherty

The Darkening Glass (Mathilde of Westminster Trilogy, Book 3)

Murder, mystery and mayhem in the court of Edward II

Paul Doherty

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Headline Book Publishing
06 August 2009

Fiction & Literature; Crime & Mystery; Historical mysteries; Thriller & suspense; Historical adventure; Historical fiction

Mathilde of Westminster must face a dangerous foe in the third novel in Paul Doherty's acclaimed series.

March 1312 and England is divided. Edward II is in conflict with his barons over royal favourite Gaveston, and Queen Isabella is momentously pregnant with the first union of Plantagenet and Capetian blood. Meanwhile, rebel Robert Bruce prowls the Scottish border seeking advancement.

Mathilde of Westminster senses a challenge for the throne is imminent. When the great Earls step up their campaign, the King and Queen are forced to flee to a fortified priory in Tynemouth, now vulnerable to the Scottish marauders on land and Bruce's allies at sea.

With threats all around, the royal party can only despair when one of their camp is murdered. Will Mathilde be able to find the perpetrator before the King loses control of the throne

By: Paul Doherty
Imprint: Headline Book Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Digital original
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 232g
ISBN: 9780755338535
ISBN 10: 0755338537
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 06 August 2009
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for The Darkening Glass (Mathilde of Westminster Trilogy, Book 3): Murder, mystery and mayhem in the court of Edward II

Praise for Paul Doherty and his other novels: 'Resurrectionist magic * New York Times * The best of its kind since the death of Ellis Peters * Time Out * I really like these medieval whodunnits * Bookseller * Historically informative, excellently plotted and, as ever, superbly entertaining * CADS 20 * This rich tale ... seeps authenticity and is written with wonderfully efficient style. A gem of an historical thriller * Huddersfield Daily Examiner * The maestro of medieval mystery * Books Magazine * Doherty dazzles with his story-telling * Nottingham Evening Post *