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When Gabrielle Tennyson is murdered, aristocratic investigator Sebastian St. Cyr and his new reluctant bride, the fiercely independent Hero Jarvis, find themselves involved in an intrigue concerning the myth of King Arthur, Camelot, and a future poet laureate...
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Better than the last book but the series runs the risk of being angst-driven romance rather than an excellent mystery
3 May 2012
By L. J. Roberts
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
First Sentence: Tessa Sawyer hummed a nervous tune beneath her breath as she pushed through the tangled brush and bracken edging the black waters of the ancient moat.
Sebastian St. Cyr and his new wife, Hero Jarvis, married for proprietary due to her pregnancy. There is occasionally passion between them, but not yet trust. Will investigating the murder of Hero's friend Gabrielle Tennyson and disappearance of two children begin to build that bridge? The people's dislike of the Regency, and the continuing myth that King Arthur will return to reign in England lead the investigators from the poorest to the wealthiest areas in search of a killer.
A well-done opening with lyrical, evocative descriptions quickly turns brutal in this new entry to the St. Cyr series. Her inclusion of poetry adds a sense of period and style to the story. She also does a wonderful job of blending the historical information of different periods.
The characters are certainly captivating although the author being more clear as to Sebastian's age might explain the character better. While he has been a soldier in war, there are times he seems quite emotionally immature. The mystery regarding St. Cyr's heritage is an intriguing thread that runs though the series and becomes even more interesting here. I am sorry that the series has become almost more romantic suspense and emotion-driven and suspenseful mystery.
Harris writes with a wonderful style, able to convey the sense of emotional undercurrents without elaborate description. The tentativeness of the relationship between St. Cyr and Hero is very well done. I also appreciated that while Hero is investigating the death of her friend, it is in a manner appropriate to the period.... Read more ›
Sebastian St. Cyr and his new wife, Hero Jarvis, married for proprietary due to her pregnancy. There is occasionally passion between them, but not yet trust. Will investigating the murder of Hero's friend Gabrielle Tennyson and disappearance of two children begin to build that bridge? The people's dislike of the Regency, and the continuing myth that King Arthur will return to reign in England lead the investigators from the poorest to the wealthiest areas in search of a killer.
A well-done opening with lyrical, evocative descriptions quickly turns brutal in this new entry to the St. Cyr series. Her inclusion of poetry adds a sense of period and style to the story. She also does a wonderful job of blending the historical information of different periods.
The characters are certainly captivating although the author being more clear as to Sebastian's age might explain the character better. While he has been a soldier in war, there are times he seems quite emotionally immature. The mystery regarding St. Cyr's heritage is an intriguing thread that runs though the series and becomes even more interesting here. I am sorry that the series has become almost more romantic suspense and emotion-driven and suspenseful mystery.
Harris writes with a wonderful style, able to convey the sense of emotional undercurrents without elaborate description. The tentativeness of the relationship between St. Cyr and Hero is very well done. I also appreciated that while Hero is investigating the death of her friend, it is in a manner appropriate to the period.... Read more ›
By Joyce Holmes
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The St. Cyr mysteries are another excellent series. I enjoy the interaction between the characters even if some of their actions stretch my belief somewhat. I do like Hero and Sebastien and look forward to further installments and development of these characters
By D.M.Frindall
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
A well written novel. Pure escapism. C.S. Harris is a clever writer of this genre. If you enjoy Georgette Heyer you will like these novels
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The theme for this latest Sebastian St.Cyr book is based upon the 1833 poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson, The Lady of Shallot, and the tales of King Arthur. The Tennyson family both real and made-up for the book feature in the book, as does Alfred himself who is aged 3. Don't read any further if you haven't read the other books. This isn't a stand alone series, the other books need to be read in sequence.
It is 1812 and Sebastian and Hero Jarvis have been married a few days and are about to embark on their honeymoon to Sebastian's country estate to get to know each other better. Then they receive a message that Hero's good friend, amateur archeologist and writer of a work on King Arthur and Camlet Moat, Gabrielle Tennyson has been found murdered and floating in a boat on Camlet Moat in London. Also, Gabrielle's young cousins, George and Alfred Tennyson, aged 9 and 3, are missing.
Sebastian's friend, Sir Henry Lovejoy, asks him to help investigate the murder and Hero has investigations of her own to follow up. Namely, her father Lord Jarvis, the Machiavelli behind the Hanovarian throne. Poor Hero is torn between her loyalty to her father and her loyalty towards her new husband.
Camlet Moat is thought by some to be the site of Camelot, as it was once called that and there is proof that not only an ancient castle once stood on the site, but that a Roman fort did as well, putting it in the right time period for King Arthur, "the once and future king".
Sebastian and Hero are beginning to feel burgeoning love for each other, however they are both keeping secrets from each other and both working separately on this case and not fully communicating with each other, "We can do better than this" Hero tells Sebastian later.... Read more ›
It is 1812 and Sebastian and Hero Jarvis have been married a few days and are about to embark on their honeymoon to Sebastian's country estate to get to know each other better. Then they receive a message that Hero's good friend, amateur archeologist and writer of a work on King Arthur and Camlet Moat, Gabrielle Tennyson has been found murdered and floating in a boat on Camlet Moat in London. Also, Gabrielle's young cousins, George and Alfred Tennyson, aged 9 and 3, are missing.
Sebastian's friend, Sir Henry Lovejoy, asks him to help investigate the murder and Hero has investigations of her own to follow up. Namely, her father Lord Jarvis, the Machiavelli behind the Hanovarian throne. Poor Hero is torn between her loyalty to her father and her loyalty towards her new husband.
Camlet Moat is thought by some to be the site of Camelot, as it was once called that and there is proof that not only an ancient castle once stood on the site, but that a Roman fort did as well, putting it in the right time period for King Arthur, "the once and future king".
Sebastian and Hero are beginning to feel burgeoning love for each other, however they are both keeping secrets from each other and both working separately on this case and not fully communicating with each other, "We can do better than this" Hero tells Sebastian later.... Read more ›
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By C. L. Taylor
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I really like this series and was delighted to be able to get this latest installment via Kindle. The story was up to par, the historical setting was fantastic as always and I particularly enjoyed the the budding romance between reluctanr husband and wife.....more please.
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