The Book of Fires, Paul Doherty
The Book of Fires, Paul Doherty
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The Book of Fires

Author: Paul Doherty

Narrator: Terry Wale

Unabridged: 9 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Soundings

Published: 12/01/2018


Synopsis

February, 1381. A ruthless killer known as the Ignifer – Fire Bringer – is rampaging through London. He appears to be targeting all those involved in the recent trial and conviction of the beautiful Lady Isolda Beaumont, burned at the stake for the murder of her husband. As the late Sir Walter Beaumont was a close friend of the Regent, John of Gaunt orders Sir John Cranston and Brother Athelstan to investigate. In the dead man’s possession was a copy of the mysterious “Book of Fires”, containing the secret formula of a devastating weapon. The manuscript has since disappeared, and Gaunt is desperate for it not to fall into the hands of the Upright Men, who are busy plotting the Great Revolt.

About Paul Doherty

Paul Doherty was born in Middlesbrough. He studied History at Liverpool and Oxford Universities and obtained a doctorate for his thesis on Edward II and Queen Isabella. He is now headmaster of a school in north-east London and lives with his family in Essex.


Reviews

This one was a masterpiece of twist and turns and some very evil deeds. I did not predict the eventual outcome at all. But again old sins cast long shadows. Highly recommended and just a little different from the others in the series.......more

Truly a HOT read!! This English mystery is full of hate an evil doings. It really stumped me. I had no idea who was doing what to whom . I had no idea that such torture could be thought of.......more

Goodreads review by Clemens

This the 14th volume of the Brother Athelstan series is another exciting episode of this same fascinating series. As ever the storytelling is of the highest quality and the mystery itself is absolutely top-notch, and together they make this book again a real page-turner. What the author has managed ag......more