The Plague Lord

Marco Polo investigates murder and intrigue in the Orient

Mystery & Suspense, Historical Mystery, Fiction & Literature, Crime, Historical
Cover of the book The Plague Lord by Paul Doherty, Headline
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Paul Doherty ISBN: 9780755350506
Publisher: Headline Publication: September 25, 2012
Imprint: Headline Language: English
Author: Paul Doherty
ISBN: 9780755350506
Publisher: Headline
Publication: September 25, 2012
Imprint: Headline
Language: English

A legendary explorer. A series of shocking murders. A secret society.

Paul Doherty writes a dramatic historical novel about Marco Polo's life in 13th century China in The Plague Lord. Perfect for fans of Ellis Peters and C.J. Sansom.

'An enthralling historical detective novel which immerses the reader in an unknown and distant society far removed from medieval western civilisation, and brings to life some of the period's greatest characters. The mysterious East has never seemed either so deadly or so alien' - Brentwood Gazette

Thirteenth-century China. In the streets of Cambaluc, seat of the great Mongol Lord, Kublai Khan, sinister events are unfolding. Members of the Guild of Pourers, the city cleaners, are being picked off one by one in a series of gut-wrenching murders. What is the link between these deaths and the reappearance of the Water Lily sect, a secret society dedicated to service of the Plague Lord, Wen Yi Kwei? With rumours of demonic forces at work, Kublai Khan summons his trusted advisor and friend, the Venetian Marco Polo, to discover the truth. But will he be able to stem the tide of evil before it's too late? And will the Water Lily sect succeed in unleashing the full fury of Wen Yi Kwei, the great baron of Hell...?

What readers are saying about Paul Doherty:
'I picked it up and couldn't put it down'
'The sounds and smells of the period seem to waft from the pages of [Paul Doherty's] books'
'Five stars'

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A legendary explorer. A series of shocking murders. A secret society.

Paul Doherty writes a dramatic historical novel about Marco Polo's life in 13th century China in The Plague Lord. Perfect for fans of Ellis Peters and C.J. Sansom.

'An enthralling historical detective novel which immerses the reader in an unknown and distant society far removed from medieval western civilisation, and brings to life some of the period's greatest characters. The mysterious East has never seemed either so deadly or so alien' - Brentwood Gazette

Thirteenth-century China. In the streets of Cambaluc, seat of the great Mongol Lord, Kublai Khan, sinister events are unfolding. Members of the Guild of Pourers, the city cleaners, are being picked off one by one in a series of gut-wrenching murders. What is the link between these deaths and the reappearance of the Water Lily sect, a secret society dedicated to service of the Plague Lord, Wen Yi Kwei? With rumours of demonic forces at work, Kublai Khan summons his trusted advisor and friend, the Venetian Marco Polo, to discover the truth. But will he be able to stem the tide of evil before it's too late? And will the Water Lily sect succeed in unleashing the full fury of Wen Yi Kwei, the great baron of Hell...?

What readers are saying about Paul Doherty:
'I picked it up and couldn't put it down'
'The sounds and smells of the period seem to waft from the pages of [Paul Doherty's] books'
'Five stars'

More books from Headline

Cover of the book The Oyster Catcher by Paul Doherty
Cover of the book Cold Case (Bob Skinner series, Book 30) by Paul Doherty
Cover of the book A Murder in Macedon (Alexander the Great Mysteries, Book 1) by Paul Doherty
Cover of the book Waiting for the Thunder by Paul Doherty
Cover of the book Like Father Like Daughter by Paul Doherty
Cover of the book Poirot and Me by Paul Doherty
Cover of the book Stay as Sweet as You Are by Paul Doherty
Cover of the book The Coffin Path by Paul Doherty
Cover of the book Murder At The Music Hall by Paul Doherty
Cover of the book A Place for Us Part 2 by Paul Doherty
Cover of the book Friends Forever by Paul Doherty
Cover of the book The Trophy Girl by Paul Doherty
Cover of the book Alone Beneath The Heaven by Paul Doherty
Cover of the book The Heart of the Night by Paul Doherty
Cover of the book The Not-So-Secret Diary of a City Girl by Paul Doherty
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy