I am a great Barbara Wood (Kathryn Harvey ) fan. Out of the 8 of her books I have read, unfortunately, this one is my least favorite. I really enjoy getting involved with the people and places in her novels. She has the most amazing way of including you in the story so that you feel as if you know the people and have been to the places described. In Hounds and Jackals, unfortunately, you don't get that oportunity. It is a good story, with lots of intrigue and twists, but lacks the informative bulk of information she usually puts in her other books. All her other books I have really thoroughly enjoyed so don't be put off!