Category Archives: Paul Doherty

The Waxman Murders by Paul Doherty

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

October 1300, and the warcog, “The Waxman”, captained by one Adam Blackstock, has been terrorising the seas off the coast of South East England. Blackstock has seized the key to untold riches – “The Cloister Map” – but is betrayed … Continue reading →

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Saintly Murders by C L Grace aka Paul Doherty

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

Summer 1472, Canterbury. Kathryn Swinbrooke has been appointed by the Archbishop for a crucial task. Friar Roger Atwood, a soldier who committed terrible crimes before joining the church, has died. He has apparently led a holy life for many years, … Continue reading →

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The Death Of A King by Paul Doherty

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

King Edward II of England, 1308-1327. An unpopular monarch, fixated on his favourites, first Piers Gaveston, then the Despensers. In 1325, his Queen, Isabella, leaves for France and then, with the aid of her lover Roger Mortimer, the Earl of … Continue reading →

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An End To “Original Sins”

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

As regular readers will have noticed, I’ve been doing an occasional thread called “Original Sins” concerning mysteries set in the Ancient World. There’s been nine books in total, far fewer than I intended, but it’s time to draw the thread … Continue reading →

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The Song of the Gladiator by Paul Doherty

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

313 AD, Rome. Constantine, the Emperor of the West, has summoned a meeting between the various factions of the Christian Church in an effort to dampen the frictions between the various beliefs. Constantine has endorsed Christianity while (possibly) not believing … Continue reading →

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Some Mysterious Odds and Ends

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

No review today – there will probably be one tomorrow – but there’s a few odds and ends of information that I’d thought I’d share with you all. As ever, feel free to ignore it…

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The Slayers of Seth by Paul Doherty

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

We’re staying in Ancient Egypt for “Original Sins” but leaping forward one and a half millennia from Death Comes As The End to 333 BC and the reign of Hatusu, Queen of all Egypt. Chief Judge Amerotke is investigating the … Continue reading →

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The House of Death by Paul Doherty

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

Inevitably, my “Original Sins” strand of reviews comes around to Paul Doherty. There are three series that qualify – the Ancient Egypt mysteries featuring Judge Amerotke, the Ancient Rome mysteries featuring Claudia and this series, featuring everyone’s favourite Macedonian, Alexander … Continue reading →

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The Magician’s Death by Paul Doherty

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

Two years, I’ve been blogging about mystery novels. Well, two years and three days, but what’s three days between friends? Throughout this time, I’ve kept one thing foremost in my mind – read what I want to read. Despite this … Continue reading →

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The Relic Murders by Paul Doherty

Posted on December 22, 2012 by

1523, London and Henry VIII’s eye is beginning to wander in the direction of Anne Boleyn. Meanwhile, due to Roger Shallot ’s machinations, his master, Benjamin Daunbey, is sent to Italy on a diplomatic mission. Sworn to avoid Benjamin’s beloved … Continue reading →

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