The Godless (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781780291109)

'Outstanding... Doherty keeps the action brisk, the crimes baffling, and the deductions and solution fair' - Publishers Weekly Starred Review

Past crimes lead to new murder in the latest gripping Brother Athelstan mystery, set in 14th century London.

November, 1381. London has been rocked by a series of bizarre and brutal murders. The corpses of a number of prostitutes have been discovered, their throats slit, their bodies stripped; in each case, a blood-red wig has been placed on their heads.

At the same time, a mysterious explosion rips through a royal war cog bound for Calais, killing all on board. Could there be a connection?

Summoned to assist in the investigations by Sir John Cranston, Brother Athelstan uncovers rumours that the mysterious Oriflamme is responsible. But who - or what - exactly is he ... and why has he suddenly reappeared after almost twenty years?

Author: Paul Doherty
ISBN-10: 1780291108
ISBN-13: 9781780291109
Publisher: Severn House
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2019
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.60w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2019
Booklist 04/01/2019 pg. 24