Treason of the Ghosts (Hugh Corbett Mysteries 12) [Paperback]

Paul Doherty (Author)

Book Description

Series: Hugh Corbett Mysteries 12 | Publication Date: August 2, 2001

In the village of Melford, a local lord is executed for a spate of vicious murders. It's not until the killing begins again, and the dead lord's son alleges that a miscarriage of justice has taken place, that a serious investigation begins. Hugh Corbett realises that for the last five years a serial killer has terrorised the villagers and that when, not if, the next victim is chosen, he must be ready to act.

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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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Headline Paperbacks (August 2, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0747263108
• ISBN-13: 978-0747263104
• Product Dimensions: 4.7 x 0.9 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #544,685 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A serial killer in the 12 Century, May 9, 2006

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S. Schwartz "romonko" (alberta canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Treason of the Ghosts (Hugh Corbett Mysteries 12) (Paperback)

We know that serial killers have been around for a long time and in this book we are introduced to a particularly vicious one. Hugh Corbett and Ranulf and Chanson are sent to a prosperous village to deterime why so many women are getting killed. A man had been hanged for these vicious crimes five years ago, and now the killings were happening again. And to further complicate things, important citizens in the village are also being brutally murdered. (This is after all a Paul Doherty book, so there are lots of killings). Doherty is a great author, and this book is a page-turner.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The twelfth in this Splendid Series, October 22, 2006

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J. Chippindale (England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Treason of the Ghosts (Hugh Corbett Mysteries 12) (Paperback)

This is the twelfth book in the series of medieval mysteries featuring Sir Hugh Corbett. Obviously this is one of Paul Doherty's earlier offerings and he has since written many more books and is now an established author of medieval novels and has also added a number of novels on Egypt to his ever growing list of titles. Having said that it is one of his earlier offerings does not mean that it is inferior to his current books, quite the opposite. The Hugh Corbett mysteries were and are extremely popular and Paul Doherty is still adding to them.

In the village of Melford one of the local lord's has been executed. It appears his crime was a spate of viscious and sadistic murders. But when the killings continue it seems entirely plausible that the wrong man has been hanged for the crimes and the dead Lord's son, not surprisingly claims that a terrible miscarriage of justice has occurred.

The son's claims have to be taken seriously and a serious investigation into the crimes is undertaken by Hugh Corbett. It is not long before Corbett realises that a serial killer has been terrorising the villagers for the last five years. It is only a matter of time before another victim is chosen and when they are Corbett must be ready to act.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reading, April 13, 2010

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Lea J. Snyder - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Treason of the Ghosts (Hugh Corbett Mysteries 12) (Paperback)

Another great medieval mystery to enjoy. Lots of atmosphere and interesting characters and a mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. I highly recommend this book to mystery readers.