Spy in chancery Book

Just love this series! I am not sure how I missed this early book, but now Paul Doherty's Spy in Chancery (Hugh Corbett #3) has been read, and this book is so descriptive of the last ten years of the 13th c. that the reader, at least this reader, feels as though she is actually in this time. Edward I of England is in conflict with the two thorns in his political side, Scotland and France, with some activity against Edward in Wales which Edward has already 'conquered'. Now, it is 'discovered' that a spy is on Edward's Council or at least has access to the Council's discussions. Edward has experienced a complete military failure in Gascony, France, lost an important ship carrying secret papers meant for Edward's eyes only, and suspects collusion between France, Wales, and Scotland. Edward needs his most analytical and honest 'Clerk of the Chancery'-Hugh Corbett. Hugh and 'his henchman' Ranulf are sent to France and Wales to attempt to uncover the spy. Throughout the book, one witnesses the situations Hugh is placed in both France and Wales-feels his fear, enjoys his successes, and suffers his frustrations. The author's writing enables the reader to become part of the story. So well done! 5 stars.