Banners of Hell, Paul Doherty
Banners of Hell, Paul Doherty
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Banners of Hell
Hugh Corbett 24

Author: Paul Doherty

Narrator: Richard Burnip

Unabridged: 9 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Headline

Published: 06/06/2024


Synopsis

Summer 1312. The brutal murder of King Edward II's favourite, Peter Gaveston, unleashes a horde of demons . . .

Sir Hugh Corbett, Keeper of the Secret Seal, hastens to the Dominican Priory at Blackfriars where Gaveston's corpse awaits burial. But, on arrival, Corbett discovers that a series of macabre murders has turned the priory into a mansion of death, and a killer is roaming free.

Meanwhile, rumours spread that the pirate ships of the Black Banner Fleet are intent on entering the River Thames and, if the Sea Beggars succeed in their mission, they will weaken the king's power throughout the city.

Once again, Corbett must employ his wit and ingenuity to navigate the dangerous and deadly challenges ahead and bring the culprits to justice before matters turn grave indeed.

What readers say about Paul Doherty:

'Paul Doherty's depictions of medieval England are truly outstanding'

'Another brilliant story in the excellent Hugh Corbett series by a superb historical author'

'Good plots, clever twists and mostly impossible to work out'

About Paul Doherty

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

Goodreads review by Christopher on April 23, 2025

Apparently this is the 24th novel in a series featuring Sir Hugh Corbett, but this is the first one I have read. Sir Hugh is the Keeper of the Secret Seal at the Court of Edward II in 14th Century England. He is brought in to investigate crimes and murder. However, he appears to be much more than a......more

Goodreads review by virginia j denney on January 24, 2025

Hugh Corbett book 24 Banners of Hell. Life in London certainly is Hell for those living in the 14th century. King Edward is under attack by a first cousin who wants the throne. Pirates are attacking and plundering. The thieves and murders of London are organized and active. Murder in the Dominican pr......more

Goodreads review by Kim Campbell on June 08, 2024

Another excellent story Blimey, this was good! Sir Hugh Corbett and Ranulf have real problems on their hands this time. With Lancaster and his coven calling the shots can they get to the heart of all that is happening and find a way through without losing their lives? You get the blooming well can! T......more

Goodreads review by Glen Whorton on June 24, 2024

Sadness Always sadness when I reach the end of one of Paul Doherty's books. Now I must wait for my next escape from the 21st century and wonder how Hugh is going thread his way through the chaos of Edward II, the Despensers, the Queen and her lover in order to reach the brutal honesty of Edward III.......more

Goodreads review by Su Littleford on January 15, 2025

Better than the Best I have enjoyed every book, every adventure so expertly written in fact and fiction. I can't tell you how sad I am it is almost at an end. Thank you so much.......more