Hugh Corbett

In the turbulent shadow of the 13th century, where dark magic mingles with political ambition, the secrets of medieval London await to be unearthed in the gripping Hugh Corbett series by Paul Doherty. Amidst the treacherous alliances and whispers of the occult, skilled investigator Hugh Corbett is summoned by King Edward to probe the mysterious death of a loyal subject, embroiled in the sinister machinations of the theocratic Pentangle movement, a group clinging to the vestiges of rebellion and sorcery. As Corbett, accompanied by his shrewd manservant Ranulf, navigates the labyrinthine alleys and hidden chambers of London’s underbelly, he faces a formidable challenge—exposing a tapestry of dark conspiracies that could dismantle the very fabric of authority. With time running out and the threat of a violent uprising looming, Corbett must outwit unwelcome rivals and confront his own beliefs about power, loyalty, and the supernatural. Richly woven with historical detail and psychological intrigue, this series explores the clash between rationality and superstition, loyalty and betrayal, all while delivering an evocative portrait of a society on the brink of chaos. Join Hugh Corbett on his perilous quests, where every decision could lead to redemption or doom. In this world of shadows, will he uncover the truth before the Pentangle ensnares all of London? The answers lie in the heart of darkness, beckoning you to turn the pages.