House of the Red Slayer

In December 1377, London is frozen over, and the Constable of the Tower of London, Sir Ralph Whitton, is found murdered in a locked chamber. Brother Athelstan and Sir John Cranston are ordered to investigate the murder, which is only the first in a series of macabre killings. The roots of the betrayal are revealed to be a terrible act from the past. This is historical mystery writing at its best, perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 21 October 2021
Publisher: Canelo

In a city simmering with unrest, an ancient grudge is set to be resolved. December 1377. As London prepares for the festive season, a severe frost envelops the city, freezing the Thames from bank to bank. The Constable of the Tower of London, Sir Ralph Whitton, is discovered brutally murdered in a cold, desolate chamber. The door remains locked from the inside, guarded by loyal retainers. How did the assassin gain entry?

Brother Athelstan and Sir John Cranston are tasked with investigating the murder. They quickly uncover that this is merely the first in a series of macabre killings, stemming from a heinous act of betrayal.

A vivid and chilling portrayal of medieval London, this is historical mystery writing at its finest, appealing to fans of C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris.

Praise for Paul Doherty:
"A vivid, intricately crafted whodunnit." - Publishers Weekly
"Paul Doherty has a lively sense of history." - New Statesman

Weight: 216g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800325647