Sign in with Facebook
Loading...
Nightshade (Hugh Corbett #16)
by
Paul Doherty
January 1304 and Hugh Corbett, Keeper of the Secret Seal and devoted emissary of King Edward I, has been charged with yet another dangerous mission.
Scrope, an unscrupulous manor lord, has reneged on his promise to hand over the Sanguis Christi, a priceless ornate cross he stole from the Templars during the Crusades. Furthermore, he has massacred as heretics fourteen member...more
Scrope, an unscrupulous manor lord, has reneged on his promise to hand over the Sanguis Christi, a priceless ornate cross he stole from the Templars during the Crusades. Furthermore, he has massacred as heretics fourteen member...more
Hardcover, 295 pages
Published
August 2008
by Headline
(first published 2008)
Friend Reviews
To see what your friends thought of this book,
please sign up.
This book is not yet featured on Listopia.
Add this book to your favorite list »
Community Reviews
(showing
1-30
of
223)
I like historical fiction, and I like mysteries, but above all I like historical mysteries. While more familiar with Paul Doherty's work set in ancient Egypt, I still enjoyed this mystery set in early 14th century England. Thanks to Doherty's enchanting descriptions and vivid characterization, Nightshade drew me into the year 1304.
I probably have read other Hugh Corbett novels, but I can't remember them. Going off this novel alone, it's hard to get a sense of his character. We spend very little...more
I probably have read other Hugh Corbett novels, but I can't remember them. Going off this novel alone, it's hard to get a sense of his character. We spend very little...more
I can't believe this is the 16th in the Hugh Corbett Medieval Mysteries series, and I have them all!!! Not only that, I'm now up to date, with the next in the series due to be published in paperback on 1 November 2010.
I've enjoyed the character development throughout the series. Sir Hugh Corbett wants to spend quality time with his wife, and is anguished each time the King sends him away on a new piece of business. Meanwhile Ranulf is power hungry and keen to advance, eagerly accepting secret in...more
I've enjoyed the character development throughout the series. Sir Hugh Corbett wants to spend quality time with his wife, and is anguished each time the King sends him away on a new piece of business. Meanwhile Ranulf is power hungry and keen to advance, eagerly accepting secret in...more
Jun 16, 2011
Doug
added it
King Edward I sends Sir Hugh Corbett to Mistleham to recover stolen treasurers, to determine why a group of fourteen members of a heretic religious order were massacred, and find the mysterious bowman who is killing seemingly innocent peoples. When all is solved all of the events are related.
A good medieval mystery. The story take place in the 3arly 1300's and after reading I am glad I did not live then. An interesting part of the book is the effect Christianity had on the characters lives compa...more
A good medieval mystery. The story take place in the 3arly 1300's and after reading I am glad I did not live then. An interesting part of the book is the effect Christianity had on the characters lives compa...more
Mar 27, 2013
Doris
rated it
2 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
historical-fiction,
mystery
I finished this a couple of days ago, but could not decide what to write for the review. I felt it was an unsatisfying ending, with the mystery solved (view spoiler) but I did not feel the detective work was done properly(view spoiler).
Overall, not...more
Overall, not...more
I love this guy's books. This one stars Master Corbett, the main investigator/troubleshooter for Edward I of England (the 16th book of this series). This series is actually my 2nd favorite behind the Brother Athelstan series. These books provide great background information on 14th Century England. Just great reads.
This is a medieval mystery set in 1304. One of Doherty's Hugh Corbett series. It has an authenic feeling of the time and place, and throws some light on the awful events at Acre. The plot is well-done, with Corbett impressing me with both his humanity and his power of deduction.
Very enjoyable. My second book in the series and I only regret that I didnt start the tales of this chgaracter at the beginning.
I like the way that the author keeps finding excuses to summarize the clues and 'story so far'
I like the way that the author keeps finding excuses to summarize the clues and 'story so far'
May 16, 2011
Richard
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone who likes mysteries, medieval times
Recommended to Richard by:
I read all Mr. Doherty's work.
I need a vocabulary in the back of the book, or a dictionary of medieval language. Otherwise, this story proves, once again, human nature never changes.
I was re-reading this book which is part of Paul Doherty's Hugh Corbett series. As in Doherty's other books,he creates a detailed and atmospheric sense of place,time and menace. This novel is set in an isolated manor house,during an icy,dark winter. There are a series of murders including one in a locked room, which is a trade mark of Paul Doherty. The novel also deals with Templars attempting to retrieve a missing relic,a religious cult,shifty monks and a very unpleasant manor lord and his fami...more
Another great outing for Hugh Corbett. Yet again this mystery makes very enjoyable reading.
The story takes place during the reign of Edward I and proved to be well worth the reading.
I do like the chance to revisit the time of Edward I with Hugh Corbett. This series, now at book 16, remains strong, mostly because of the character development. Hugh has grown gray-haired in the service of the King, Ranulf has changed from street urchin to King's clerk in his own right, and they have fully developed back stories and supporting characters.
My first Hugh Corbett's novel, quite disapointing.
May 20, 2013
Lori
marked it as to-read
May 18, 2013
Victoria
marked it as to-read
May 15, 2013
Sylvia Feicht
marked it as to-read
May 13, 2013
Marilia Danter
marked it as to-read
Apr 13, 2013
Jade Haight
marked it as to-read
Apr 12, 2013
Tyler Caudill
marked it as to-read
Apr 19, 2013
Sara
added it
There are no discussion topics on this book yet.
Be the first to start one »
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.
He has been published under several pseudonyms: P.C. Doherty, C.L. Grace, Paul Harding, Ann Dukthas, Vanessa Alexander, Michael Clynes and Anna Apostolou but now writes only under his own name.
Paul Doherty was born in Middlesbrough (North-Eastern England) in 1946. He had the...more
More about Paul Doherty...
He has been published under several pseudonyms: P.C. Doherty, C.L. Grace, Paul Harding, Ann Dukthas, Vanessa Alexander, Michael Clynes and Anna Apostolou but now writes only under his own name.
Paul Doherty was born in Middlesbrough (North-Eastern England) in 1946. He had the...more
Share This Book
No trivia or quizzes yet. Add some now »
