Un bon exercice de policier médiéval. celui-ci est bien conçu. ( )

En el verano de 1302, mientras Eduardo I de Inglaterra y Felipe IV de Francia mantienen cordiales relaciones diplomáticas, sus agentes secretos libran una dura guerra sucia en los bajos fondos de París. De nada le sirve a Eduardo y a su escribano mayor de la Cancillería, Sir Hugo Corbett, lograr acceder a los enigmáticos planes de Felipe para invadir Flandes si no son capaces de descifrar la clave tras la que se ocultan. Pero este es tal vez el menos de los problemas de Corbett en esta ocasión. Los hombres de Robín Hood, que han sembrado el pánico entre los recaudadores de impuestos, y un agente enviado por la corte francesa, cuyo único objetivo es matar a Corbett, añadirán dificultades a su misión.

This is another of the medieval mysteries featuring Hugh Corbett and I'm happy to say the books are improving as the series progresses.

This one is set in 1302 and includes a plot featuring Robin Hood. In the acknowledgements the author clarifies the true events the book is based on, and his research appears to be extremely thorough, referencing Folio Numbers from the British Library and records from the Public Office. His level of research and detail is precisely the reason I'm enjoying this historical fiction series so much. ( )

An enjoyable mystery set in Medieval England, The legend of Robin Hood plays a key role in the plot. ( )

Like all P. C. Doherty's books about Hugh Corbett, a rattling good read. A Mediaeval murder mystery that brings to life the sounds and smells of the cities, villages and people of the period. Great characterisation, well researched (the author knows the period exceptionally well), gentle humour combined with suspense and some "religious" terror. Un-put-down-able. Thoroughly recommended. ( )