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Exciting, intrigue-filled, fast-paced...reinforces this author's place in the front rank of those penning historicals in the genre (Publishers Weekly )
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1664. There is an electric air of foreboding on the streets of London. An atmosphere Thomas Chaloner fears will only take a small spark to ignite into another civil war. . .
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17 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Wonderful historical mystery series set in relatively uncommon timespan of Restoration London..
I love well researched historical mystery series with fairly decent main character. I take exception to reviewer who complained not all events and plot twists were explained at end of book. This is standard operating procedure for series writers who want their readers coming back to sequels.
I love well researched historical mystery series with fairly decent main character. I take exception to reviewer who complained not all events and plot twists were explained at end of book. This is standard operating procedure for series writers who want their readers coming back to sequels.
15 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The idea is good. Treachery abounds in restoration London. Without giving the story away too much, the hero has a few days to reveal and thwart a dastardly plot. However...
There are too many coincidences, characters and suspensions of disbelief required to make it a worthwhile read. For example: Our hero seems to gain most of his information by hiding behind convenient curtains, pillars and other obstacles whilst the bad guys hold revealing conversations a few inches away. At some point you wonder if all the residents of London are blind or just stupid when it comes to careless talk.
Some plot twists are not explained, some red herrings are left hanging, what was wrong with the Thames tides, for example. So much so that an Epilogue is required to recap the conclusions and explain the bits left hanging.
All in all, not a good read.
There are too many coincidences, characters and suspensions of disbelief required to make it a worthwhile read. For example: Our hero seems to gain most of his information by hiding behind convenient curtains, pillars and other obstacles whilst the bad guys hold revealing conversations a few inches away. At some point you wonder if all the residents of London are blind or just stupid when it comes to careless talk.
Some plot twists are not explained, some red herrings are left hanging, what was wrong with the Thames tides, for example. So much so that an Epilogue is required to recap the conclusions and explain the bits left hanging.
All in all, not a good read.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Just as good as I expected from this author. It lives up to the previous books in this series. I cannot wait until her next Chaloner book.
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Dull, obvious style
The very amateurish writing put me off within two pages. No matter how carefully a plot is worked out, it simply cannot compensate for awkward cliche-ridden style. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Psioscotman
Really enjoyed this
I really like all the Thomas Chaloner books so really enjoyed this one even if maybe it wasn't quite as good as the first one.
Published 12 months ago by J. HALL-SAY
Bedtime reading
Book arrived promptly in good condition.
Hopefully an easy and enjoyable read but have not yet read it.
Hopefully an easy and enjoyable read but have not yet read it.
Published 15 months ago by Mr. Gordon W. Wait
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