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The Assassin in the Greenwood (Hugh Corbett Mysteries, Book 7): A medieval mystery of intrigue, murder and treachery

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Assassin in the Greenwood (Hugh Corbett Mysteries, Book 7): A medieval mystery of intrigue, murder and treachery
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Paul Doherty
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 176,Width 113
Category/GenreCrime and mystery
Historical fiction
ISBN/Barcode 9780747242451
ClassificationsDewey:823.914
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Imprint Headline Book Publishing
Publication Date 6 January 1994
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

In the summer of 1302 the famous Robin of Locksley, popularly known as Robin Hood, has gone back to his outlaw ways in Sherwood Forest where he battles against royal authority, culminating in the barborous massacre of royal tax collectors and the mysterious murder of Sir Eustace Vechey, one of the sheriffs of Nottingham. Corbett and his two faithful servants Ranulf and Maltote are sent to Nottingham where they find fresh mysteries: why are three arrows shot into the air above Nottingham Castle on the 13th of every month Who is the traitor in Nottingham Castle And why have the French despatched an agent to assassinate Corbett

Author Biography

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.