{"product_id":"9781472233660","title":"The King's Writ (Hugh Corbett Novella): Treachery and intrigue amidst a medieval jousting tournament","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith the stakes so high, can Sir Hugh prevent a jousting tournament turning deadly?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn exclusive digital novella featuring Sir Hugh Corbett, the medieval sleuth of acclaimed historian Paul Doherty's most popular series. Includes an exclusive extract from his next novel in the series, the follow up to \u003ci\u003eDark Serpent\u003c\/i\u003e. Perfect for fans of Robin Hobb and Michael Jecks.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the summer of 1311, a jousting tournament is about to commence in the Tower of London, supervised by Sir Hugh Corbett, Keeper of the Secret Seal.\u003cbr\u003eTwo powerful lords have come forward with writs from the late king, promising them both the inheritance of a lucrative estate. To settle the dispute, they are submitting their quarrel to the \u003ci\u003ejudicium Dei\u003c\/i\u003e: the Judgement of God. But when a third claimant comes forward, Corbett suspects that something is awry.\u003cbr\u003eCorbett launches an investigation to uphold the reputation of the late king as treachery looks set to spread. But it soon becomes clear that more than one person in the Tower has secrets to keep...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying about Paul Doherty:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA magical author\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'\u003cb\u003eDoherty has a gift for bringing distant ages alive\u003c\/b\u003e and for populating his books with \u003cb\u003eendearing, believable characters\u003c\/b\u003e'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Headline Book Publishing, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47130478215408,"sku":"9781472233660","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781472233660_p0.jpg?v=1763597756","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781472233660","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}