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Bezig met laden... De prins der duisternis (1992)door P. C. Doherty
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. This is the first Doherty mystery I have read, and I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of the characterization. Doherty draws his characters well, and fleshes out even the minor characters, and has a deft way of putting the characters together in ensemble. The story was well plotted. Not quite as much historical detail as some others, but a very satisfying read. ( ) El Príncipe de Gales se hunde en la depresión bajo la siniestra influencia de su favorito, Gaveston, un sórdido personaje que practica la magia negra y tiene la secreta ambición de dominar al joven príncipe y de paso a la Corona inglesa. Esos escándalos adquieren una dramática evidencia con la misteriosa muerte de lady Eleanor Belmont, amante del príncipe, quien es hallada con el cuello roto al pie de la escalinata de un convento. ¿Suicidio? ¿Accidente? ¿O se trata de un crimen perversamente planeado? Eduardo I requiere los servicios de su más notable espía, Hugo Corbett, a quien encarga la investigación de esa muerte y de otros extraños crímenes. Corbett ha de enfrentarse a la rivalidad mortal de su alter ego francés, a la cólera del peligroso Gaveston y a los intrincados silencios y medias verdades de su propio señor. This is another in the series of medieval mysteries featuring Hugh Corbett. Set in 1301 Hugh Corbett is sent by King Edward to investigate the murder of Lady Belmont. With assassins and spies on his trail, Corbett is able to unravel the mystery and avoid triggering a civil war between King Edward and his son the Prince of Wales. All the usual suspects are here, and this was another enjoyable 'whodunnit'. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys reading historical fiction. 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. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
Onderdeel van de reeks(en)Sir Hugh Corbett (5)
It is 1301 and a fragile peace exists between Edward of England and Philip IV of France. In the fetid alleys and slums of London and Paris it is a different matter. Here the secret agents of both countries still fight their own, silent, deadly battles. The Prince of Wales wallows in luxury under the sinister influence of his favourite, Gaveston, who has secret political ambitions to dominate the young prince and the English crown. These scandals are threatened with exposure when Lady Belmont, the prince's former mistress, is found dead, her neck broken, at the foot of a nunnery's steps. Was it suicide? An accident? Or malicious murder? Edward turns to his master spy, Hugh Corbett, to solve the mystery. In doing so, Corbett must face the deadly rivalry of his French counterpart, the murderous rage of Gaveston and the silent threats of assassins. He must also contend with the lies and silken deceits of his own master. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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