In The Song of a Dark Angel, eighth book in the Sir Hugh Corbett mysteries, Sir Hugh has ridden to Norfolk on a mission for his king, whom we know as King Edward I, or Edward Longshanks. It is the eve of the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, patron saint of Scotland. That means it's November 29, a week after a man and a woman were murdered near the village of Hunstanton. 'The Dark Angel' is what the locals call the north wind. It's singing over the Wash, an inland sea along the Norfolk coast. Sir Hugh and his manservant, Ranulf-atte-Newgate ride through the cold to Mortlake Manor, home of Sir Simon Gurney and his wife, Lady Alice. ( )

Cute little murder(s) mistery set in middle ages. Easy read.

Set in 1300, Hugh Corbett is sent to Norfolk to assist in the search for the murderers of some locals as well as investigate a religious cult. Not really a very good mystery - perhaps I've just read too many Cadfael books. ( )

En esta nueva entrega de las investigaciones de Hugo Corbett, la acción se desarrolla en Hustaton, Norfolk, donde deberá resolver un doble crimen: la esposa del panadero local ha aparecido ahorcada (y no está nada claro que se trate de un suicidio) y un criado del duque de Surrey ha aparecido brutalmente decapitado. Pero la principal misión de Corbett y sus hombres es encontrar un mítico tesoro que, según cuenta la leyenda, perdió el abuelo del rey Eduardo I al cruzar el estuario del Nene. La pacífica ciudad en la que se aloja Corbett en esta ocasión le depara un buen número de sorpresas, no todas agradables. A menudo las cosas no son lo que parecen, y la intuición y sagacidad de Corbett para poner al descubierto los más pérfidos crímenes tendrá que volver a manifestarse en toda su brillantez.

It's 1302 and Hugh Corbett, King Edward I's Keeper of the Secret Seal, is sent to Norfolk to investigate a series of murders. Again, this novel is based on fact and has been well researched.

The Pastoureaux (or Shepherds Movement) of France are part of the plot, and the Children's Crusade is also mentioned. A dark but fascinating part of history I wasn't aware of prior to reading this book and was inspired to research afterwards.

The loss of King Johns treasure at the Wash in 1216 is also a large part of the plot, as rumours and myths surrounding the treasure are rife and some characters devote their lives to searching to uncovering the mystery.

Overall, another satisfying medieval mystery. ( )