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.
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 *