The House Of Shadows Av Paul Doherty

<h2>A set of horrific killings hints at the answer behind a legendary crime...</h2><p>Autumn, 1380. <b>Brother Athelstan</b> is very busy. He and his parish council are preparing for the annual Christmas mystery play when a series of brutal murders occur at a Southwark tavern.</p><p>Two young whores are found slain but their deaths are only the beginning of a series of gruesome killings which occur around the parish of St Erconwald¿s.</p><p>He resolves to solve not only these grisly deaths, but also their source - the Great Robbery of the Lombard treasure, which occurred in Southwark some 20 years earlier.</p><p><b>Plots and deceptions abound in this thrilling mystery novel by Paul Doherty, ideal for fans of Susanna Gregory, C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris.</b></p><h3>Praise for Paul Doherty</h3><p>''His fascination for history comes off the page'' <i>Daily Express</i></p><p>''Paul Doherty has a lively sense of history ... evocative and lyrical descriptions'' <i>New Statesmen</i></p><p>'