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I've enjoyed all of the books in the Brother Athelstan series, and read several of Harding's (aka P.C. Doherty and other names) other mystery series, generally finding them extremely well-researched and well-written if at times a bit dry and humorless. "House of Crows" was a delight, however, with a new camaraderie and shared humor between Athelstan and Sir John Cranston, the King's Coroner in London - a veritable medieval bromance! Not only did their relationship and interactions seem more natural and humorous, I felt that we were finally getting beneath the drunken, belching blowhard caricature that has been Sir John in the previous books and seeing the honorable, tough, honest, seasoned warrior underneath.

I really enjoyed this outing, with our heroes ordered by the devious Regent John of Gaunt to solve several murders of members of parliament; Athelstan's parishioners are also convinced there is a demon loose at St. Erconwald's and Sir John is trying to discover why cats are disappearing from Cheapside. Plenty to engage readers while allowing us to visit with Benedicta, Pike, Watkin and the rest of Athelstan's entertaining parishioners, and a brief glimpse of the Lady Maude, Sir John's adored (and feared!) young wife and the poppets, his beloved twin baby boys. This series is getting better and better, and I can't wait to dive into the next book! Highly recommended.


Tags : The House of Crows (Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan) [Paul Doherty] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. In 1380, the King's parliament debates whether to grant money supplies to the Regent John of Gaunt for his war against the French. John orders Cranston to investigate the murders of the Shrewsbury representatives; the assassin must be caught before parliament suspects the Regent. Both Cranston and Brother Athelstan have their own problems: the coroner is puzzled by a thief stealing cats from Cheapside; Athelstan is concerned by claims that a devil is prowling his parish. Against the colourful pageantry of medieval court life and the dark slums of London,Paul Doherty,The House of Crows (Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan),Headline,0747249180,Mystery & Detective - Historical,Athelstan, Brother (Fictitious character),Detective and mystery fiction,Great Britain - History - 14th century,Murder - Investigation,Crime & mystery,FICTION Historical General,Fiction,Fiction - Mystery Detective,Fiction Mystery & Detective Historical,Fiction-Mystery & Detective,General Adult,Great BritainBritish Isles,Historical fiction,MASS MARKET,MysterySuspense

The House of Crows Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan Paul Doherty 9780747249184 Books Reviews

Love this series.
This is the sixth book in the Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan series. This novel combined with the early books in the Hugh Corbett series is one of Paul Doherty's earlier offerings and he has since written many more books and is now an established author of medieval novels and has also added a number of novels on Egypt to his ever growing list of titles. Having said that it is one of his earlier offerings does not mean that it is inferior to his current books, quite the opposite. The Hugh Corbett mysteries were and are extremely popular and Paul Doherty has found another winner with the Brother Athelstan series.

The year is 1380, John of Gaunt, Regent of all England and becoming more and more unpopular by the day, sends the coroner of London, Sir John Cranston and his friend and associate Brother Athelstan to investigate the murders of the Shrewsbury representatives. The assassin must be found before the parliament suspects him of ordering or doing the deed himself. Unfortunately brother Athelstan and Sir John both have problems of their own to contend with.
Can't get any b etter.
enjoy this series
Love the series
Another good medieval mystery with the intelligent protagonist Brother Athelstan!
The fifth in the series The Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan. As are alll of Doherty's books, this well written and very realistic in its background setting. While the two main characters are fictional, John of Gaunt and Richard II are historical people. Medieval history is one of my favorite subjects, and I am happy that his books and coming back on the market after a period of scarcity. I Highly recommend it.
I've enjoyed all of the books in the Brother Athelstan series, and read several of Harding's (aka P.C. Doherty and other names) other mystery series, generally finding them extremely well-researched and well-written if at times a bit dry and humorless. "House of Crows" was a delight, however, with a new camaraderie and shared humor between Athelstan and Sir John Cranston, the King's Coroner in London - a veritable medieval bromance! Not only did their relationship and interactions seem more natural and humorous, I felt that we were finally getting beneath the drunken, belching blowhard caricature that has been Sir John in the previous books and seeing the honorable, tough, honest, seasoned warrior underneath.

I really enjoyed this outing, with our heroes ordered by the devious Regent John of Gaunt to solve several murders of members of parliament; Athelstan's parishioners are also convinced there is a demon loose at St. Erconwald's and Sir John is trying to discover why cats are disappearing from Cheapside. Plenty to engage readers while allowing us to visit with Benedicta, Pike, Watkin and the rest of Athelstan's entertaining parishioners, and a brief glimpse of the Lady Maude, Sir John's adored (and feared!) young wife and the poppets, his beloved twin baby boys. This series is getting better and better, and I can't wait to dive into the next book! Highly recommended.