- Mass Market Paperback: 436 pages
- Publisher: HarperPaperbacks; Reprint edition (April 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0061097454
- ISBN-13: 978-0061097454
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.7 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,264,914 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Hugh Corbaille, a young man living in Norman England, discovers at the death of his adoptive father that he may be the son of a murdered nobleman, leading him into an investigation of his past and a quest for justice.
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The line of knights parted silently as the boy led his bloodstained horse through their ranks, back toward the camp area where the wounded were being attended. Read the first page
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This was an excellent book: the characterisations were realistic and the plot believable. I started this book intending to read a couple of chapters before bed and ended sitting up until half one to finish it. I liked the fact that her 'romance' sub-plot wasn't just bits of sex to fill the pages where the plot was thin, but simply part of the story line. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes well researched books whose plots and characters belong to their own time periods, not modern day.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In twelfth century England, all twenty-year old Hugh Corbaille wants out of life is to act as brave and honorable as his foster father, Ralf, the Sheriff of Lincoln. However, at the Battle of Standard, two events radically change Hugh's life. First his beloved Ralf dies in the fight. Second, Sir Nigel Haslin recognizes the uncanny resemblance to his former liege, the deceased Earl of Wiltshire, whose son was abducted thirteen years ago.
As Nigel learns more about Hugh's past, he believes he has found the missing Wiltshire heir. Though he has some doubts, Hugh agrees to accompany Nigel back to Wiltshire to learn the truth even though it may mean losing all he holds dear back in Lincoln. There is also the current Earl of Wiltshire who has no desire to abdicate his seat to some upstart even if that individual turns out to be the true heir.
Renowned for her warm historical romances, Joan Wolf has stepped into the Medieval mystery sub-genre without blinking an eye. NO DARK PLACE is a clever who-done-it that centers on who killed the Earl fourteen years ago. The suspense-laden story line is entertaining and filled with twelfth century depth. However, what makes Ms. Wolf's novel roar is the characters who turn Medieval England into a fantastic literary journey.
Harriet Klausner
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have been a fan of Joan Wolf in the past--especially her Dark Ages Trilogy...impressed then with the passion and complexity of her characters. This book to me seemed like an outline or rough draft of a decent book. There were lots of one sentence paragraphs to advance the plot. Good idea, but just no meat on the bones. I was disappointed, but not permanently, I will read Joan Wolf again, but I will scan it before I buy!
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NO DARK PLACE - A Medieval Mystery Within A Mystery!
The setting - immediately following the Battle of the Standard, August 1138. Hugh Corbaille's father dies while fighting for King Stephen. Read more
Published on 3 May 2007 by Kimberly Gelderman
A book lacking the author's usual PASSION
As I finished "No Dark Place," I wondered what I missed? The answer is PASSION. Joan Wolf usually gives the reader passion within the story line and within her... Read more
Published on 27 April 1999
EXCELLENT!!
Normally I wait for the paperback release; however, I decided to get this one in hardback and I'm very glad I did! It's an excellent read and I highly recommend it.
Published on 20 April 1999
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