Spring 1312. Edward II of England is absorbed with his favourite Peter Gaveston while his wife Isabella is about to give birth. Isabella's father the ruthless Philip of France dreams of a grandson wearing the Crown of the Confessor and starts to meddle - even if that means murder . . . Amaury de Craon Philip's Master of Secrets is despatched to carry out his deadly deeds and Edward II summons Sir Hugh Corbett Keeper of the Secret Seal to intercept. Both master spies lodge at the Benedictine abbey of St Michael's in the forest of Ashdown. Supposedly a house of prayer the abbey holds treasures which include the world's most exquisite diamond The Glory of Heaven. However shortly after their arrival the diamond is stolen and its guardian murdered. Corbett assisted by his henchmen prepares to navigate this hazardous maze of murder . . .
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 schoo... more
