The Poisoned Chalice: Being the Second Journal of Sir Roger Shallot Concerning Wicked Conspiracies and Horrible Murders Perpetrated in the Reign of [Hardcover]

Michael Clynes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1994

Sir Roger Shallot and his scholarly master, Benjamin, are sent to Paris at the behest of King Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey to investigate the murder of British diplomat Richard Falconer, a crime that may be tied to an unidentified, high-ranking French spy.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 280 pages
• Publisher: Otto Penzler Books; First Edition edition (July 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883402484
• ISBN-13: 978-1883402488
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,322,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Second Book in the Series, November 8, 2006

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This review is from: The Poisoned Chalice: Being the Second Journal of Sir Roger Shallot Concerning Wicked Conspiracies and Horrible Murders Perpetrated in the Reign of (Hardcover)

This is the second book set in the reign of Henry VIII, with the leading character Sir Roger Shallot and Benjamin Daunbey have certainly got their hand full this time. Someone is passing vital information to the King of France and Sir Roger and Daunbey are sent to investigate the matter. They have no idea whether the information is coming from the English court or another source. The only clue that the pair have is that the code name of the spy is Raphael.

They are soon caught up in a maelstrom of danger, death and treachery. Not only are their own lives at risk, but the whole of England could be in danger.

Paul Doherty seems to be able to turn his hand to virtually any century in history. With these novels he has stepped forward a pace in time to the Tudor period from his usual offerings in the 14th century, but still seems able to capture the feeling for the period in history that he is currently writing about. As far as historical mysteries go, he is the consummate professional.