Dark Serpent (Hugh Corbett Mysteries, Book 18)

In the eighteenth installment of Paul Doherty's series, Sir Hugh Corbett returns to dangerous duties as the Keeper of the Secret Seal in 1311. When close friend Ralph Grandison is found murdered, Corbett uncovers a chilling connection to a stolen Crown Jewel weapon and faces a complex investigation involving targeted violence against lepers and the threat of deadly peril. As he delves deeper into the case, Corbett navigates a perilous path where bravery and cunning are essential for survival.