The Godless
by Paul Doherty

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?

Reviews

Outstanding … Doherty keeps the action brisk, the crimes baffling, and the deductions and solution fair

Publishers Weekly Starred Review

As always, Doherty displays exceptional narrative flair as he brings the often-squalid sights, sounds, and smells of medieval London to life in another artfully crafted and plotted historical mystery

Booklist

Conjuring up medieval London in all its grime and glory, Doherty keeps readers guessing and the pages turning with yet another intricately plotted whodunit steeped in history

Booklist on Mansions of Murder

Paul Doherty

Paul Doherty has written over 100 books and was awarded the Herodotus Award, for lifelong achievement for excellence in the writing of historical mysteries by the Historical Mystery Appreciation Society. His books have been translated into more than twenty languages and include the historical mysteries of Brother Athelstan and Hugh Corbett.

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Editions

The Godless by Paul Doherty is available in the following formats

Hardback97817802911091st April 2019147 X 223mm224$28.99
Hardback978178029110928th December 2018147 X 223mm224£20.99
Ebook97814483018501st April 2019N/A224£4.99
Ebook97814483018501st April 2019N/A224$14.99
Paperback978178029591631st December 2019155 X 230mm224£13.99
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