Plague Lord
«'Extensive and penetrating research coupled with a strong plot and bold characterisation. Loads of adventure and a dazzling evocation of the past' Herald Sun, Melbourne»
Herald Sun, Melbourne
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Detaljer
- Forlag
- Headline Book Publishing
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 352
- ISBN
- 9780747263081
- Utgivelsesår
- 2003
- Format
- 18 x 11 cm
Anmeldelser
«'Extensive and penetrating research coupled with a strong plot and bold characterisation. Loads of adventure and a dazzling evocation of the past' Herald Sun, Melbourne»
Herald Sun, Melbourne
«'An enthralling historical detective novel which immerses the reader in an unknown and distant society far removed from medieval western civilisation, and brings to life some of the period's greatest characters. The mysterious East has never seemed either so deadly or so alien' Brentwood Gazette Series 9/1/03»
Brentwood Gazette Series
«'Another gory, intriguing ancient murder mystery' Oxford Times 28/2/03»
Oxford Times
«'Doherty's tale is rich in the cadences of treachery... An opulent banquet to satisfy the most murderous appetite' Northern Echo 14/1/03»
Northern Echo
«'The Plague Lord...entertains with its brilliant depiction of the radiant imperial court - and the creativity with which Doherty imagines the origins of medieval Europe's greatest tragedy' Historical Novels Review Nov 2003»
Historical Novels Review