{"product_id":"9780755350421","title":"The Waxman Murders (Hugh Corbett Mysteries, Book 15): Murder, espionage and treason in medieval England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHugh Corbett faces one of his most baffling cases to date...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMurder, treachery, intrigue and betrayal abound in Paul Doherty's fascinating fifteenth tale to feature medieval sleuth, Hugh Corbett. Perfect for fans of Robin Hobb and Michael Jecks.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOctober 1300: \u003ci\u003eThe Waxman\u003c\/i\u003e, most feared of war cogs, is carrying the Cloister Map - an ancient manuscript alleged to chart the whereabouts of a legendary treasure - when it is overrun by ships flying the colours of the Hanseatic League. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecember 1303: Wilhelm Von Paulents, a representative of the Hanseatic League, arrives in Canterbury in possession of the Cloister Map. Sir Hugh Corbett is sent, by Edward I, to negotiate for ownership of the chart. But shortly after his arrival, Von Paulents and his companions are assassinated. How could this happen when they were under city guard? Even more puzzling is the fact that the Cloister Map has not been stolen. Now Corbett must uncover why the murders were committed. Is this revenge for past deeds or the actions of a killer in love with death...?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003ci\u003eThe Waxman Murders\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Paul Doherty has the rare talent of making \u003cb\u003eyou feel as though you are there\u003c\/b\u003e, be it medieval England, or battling with Alexander. \u003cb\u003eThe sounds and smells of the period seem to waft from the pages \u003c\/b\u003eof his books'\u003cbr\u003e'The story is \u003cb\u003ewell written\u003c\/b\u003e and one is drawn into the events with page one... \u003cb\u003eSuspense guaranteed\u003c\/b\u003e'\u003cbr\u003e'A \u003cb\u003ecompellingly\u003c\/b\u003e written novel that is \u003cb\u003edifficult to put down\u003c\/b\u003e'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Headline Book Publishing, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107080978672,"sku":"9780755350421","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780755350421_p0.jpg?v=1763636569","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780755350421","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}