“We will never forget those sombre valleys where the mist never lifts. At the behest of Prior Henry, Sir Hugh Corbett, the Keeper of the Secret Seal and Edward II’s personal envoy arrives at the abbey to put an end to the gruesome killings. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Setting: deep in the Welsh march, a troubled and deadly location. Although after the reveal, I can see the clues exactly and things make perfect sense and all the loose ends are tied up. The Mortimers were a powerful aristocratic family of the Welsh Marches, centered around Wigmore Castle in Herefordshire, who from the fourteenth century held the title of Earl of March. Have read all the Hugh Corbett series by Paul Doherty and this latest one in the series was another good book to read. Some one is hammering long iron nails into the foreheads of monks. Paul Doherty’s Death’s Dark Valley ( Sir Hugh Corbett, #20) brings Sir Hugh Corbett, Keeper of the Secret seal and Edward II ‘s representative , Ranulf-atte-Newgate, principal clerk in the Chancery of the Green Wax and Sir Hugh’s henchman, and Chanson, Clerk of the Stables to Holyrood Abbey in the Welsh march which has become Death’s playground. Access to Holyrood Abbey is through the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Her Majesty The Queen’s official residence in Scotland.To visit the Abbey you must pay the entrance fee to the Palace of Holyroodhouse (this includes Historic Scotland Members and Explorer Pass holders).20% discount for Historic Scotland members on productions of your membership card.The Abbey is currently closed for conservation works. In “Death’s Dark Valley,” the 20th episode in Paul Doherty’s Sir Hugh Corbett series, there’s little change.The latest instalment in the ongoing adventures of Sir Hugh Corbett, Keeper of the Secret Seal, and his henchman Ranulf, Clerk in the Chancery of the Green Wax, sees them on the Welsh border in a Benedictine Abbey that is not your normal Abbey. Sir Hugh was/is the most honest and analytical clerk.

Start by marking “Death's Dark Valley (Hugh Corbett #20)” as Want to Read: This is absolute chaos and carnage in the best way. The fierce, warrior Edward I is now gone but not forgotten, especially by the Welch, whom he’d seen slaughtered on more than one occasion. Be the first to ask a question about Death's Dark Valley 5 starsTop notch historical mystery.

Beautifully done! I don't know why PBS doesn't just make a series on this series of books. Rievaulx Abbey from the Terrace.

There they find murder and intrigue from some unexpected sources and a secret prisoner whose continuing existence endangers the very safety of the Crown of England.The latest instalment in the ongoing adventures of Sir Hugh Corbett, Keeper of the Secret Seal, and his henchman Ranulf, Clerk in the Chancery of the Green Wax, sees them on the Welsh border in a Benedictine Abbey that is not your normal Abbey. One warning: the stories are dark but that was the medieval age- an extremely brutal era! Some one is hammering long iron nails into the foreheads of monks. Paul Doherty’s Death’s Dark Valley ( Sir Hugh Corbett, #20) brings Sir Hugh Corbett, Keeper of the Secret seal and Edward II ‘s representative , Ranulf-atte-Newgate, principal clerk in the Chancery of the Green Wax and Sir Hugh’s henchman, and Chanson, Clerk of the Stables to Holyrood Abbey in the Welsh march which has become Death’s playground. Access to Holyrood Abbey is through the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Her Majesty The Queen’s official residence in Scotland.

And there are plenty of red herrings to confuse things and dangerous situations for Sir Hugh, Ranulf and Chanson. A good mix of history, medieval and a mystery to solve for the main characterWell plotted and engaging.

At the behest of Prior Henry, Sir Hugh Corbett, the Keeper of the Secret Seal and Edward II’s personal envoy arrives at the abbey to put an end to the gruesome killings. We’d love your help. Published

Certainly looking forward to the next book in the series and seeing what is in stall for Hugh Corbett andReally enjoyed this book. At the same time, at an abbey on the Welsh Marshes, known as Holyrood, murder most foul occurs again and again. Couldn't put it down and kept me guessing to the end with a few twists and surprises in the story which I hadn't thought of. To be honest I have a feeling the author wishes to wind up the series! Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read.

Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. Characters were as good as ever and the description of areas in the book, really well written and made me think I was there. Rievaulx Abbey. And there are plenty of red herrings to confuse things and dangerous situations for Sir Hugh, Ranulf and Chanson. Olympus OM-D E-M10 with LUMIX G VARIO 45-200/F4.0-5.6. by Headline At the same time, at an abbey on the Welsh Marshes, known as Holyrood, murder most foul occurs again and again. Although after the reveal, I can see the It's hard to believe, but this is the 20th book in the series and in my opinion, every story is fresh and exciting. Couldn't put it down and kept me guessing to the end with a few twists and surprises in the story which I hadn't thought of. Science fiction godfather Ray Bradbury said th...This gripping historical mystery is the 20th volume of the wonderful " Hugh Corbett" series from the formidable author, Paul Doherty.This gripping historical mystery is the 20th volume of the wonderful " Hugh Corbett" series from the formidable author, Paul Doherty.Year: 1311 - four years since Edward I of England’s death. Other than that - can be an interesting read.Another freakin' masterpiece! This partial map of Wales shows the locations of what many consider to be the important or major castles for this section of the Welsh Marches.

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