- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd (4 Dec 2003)
- ISBN-10: 0434009229
- ISBN-13: 978-0434009220
- Product Dimensions: 24 x 15.4 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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THE GRIPPING MEDIEVAL SCOTTISH MYSTERY FROM THE LEADING WRITER OF THE GENRE
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Margaret Kerr of Perth is living with her uncle Murdoch in Edinburgh during the summer of 1297. She'd come to search for her long-absent husband who is in the service of Robert the Bruce.
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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Fans of Candace Robb's excellent Owen Archer mystery series are likely to be disappointed with the Margaret Kerr series, because for a start these are not really mysteries. Much like the first in this series "A Trust Betrayed", this book has little mystery in the storyline, the main character undertakes no detection or investigation to speak of, and the narration creates no suspense.
Lovers of historical novels may be sufficiently entertained by the period details and more realistic approach to the "Braveheart" figure of William Wallace and his contemporaries. But if, like me, you prefer your historical crime fiction to contain a entertaining *mix* of detective story and convincing historical background, this book is probably not for you.
I would advise to wait patiently for the 9th Owen Archer book "The Guilt of Innocents", which will apparently be published in April 2006 in the UK. If that's too long a wait, you can always go and read the Owen Archer short story called "�The Bone Jar�" available on Candace Robb's official web page.
Lovers of historical novels may be sufficiently entertained by the period details and more realistic approach to the "Braveheart" figure of William Wallace and his contemporaries. But if, like me, you prefer your historical crime fiction to contain a entertaining *mix* of detective story and convincing historical background, this book is probably not for you.
I would advise to wait patiently for the 9th Owen Archer book "The Guilt of Innocents", which will apparently be published in April 2006 in the UK. If that's too long a wait, you can always go and read the Owen Archer short story called "�The Bone Jar�" available on Candace Robb's official web page.
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The Edinburgh tavern where Margatert lodges is searched and a local drunk is killed. Margaret's husband returns but this does not put an end to her problems, In fact things soon get worse and she has increasing doubts about their relationship. They return home to Perth but it is a frightened city with armies on the march and threatening. Then her father comes back causing difficulties for both Margaret and her mother.
I started this series as I liked many of the Owen Archer books but it just doesn't work for me. I find it hard to put my finger on quite what is wrong but two areas stand out. Firstly, the murders and solving them seem to get lost in the complex politics of the time. They become stories about those politics rather than crime fiction. Secondly, I can't find any reasonable explanation why the characters take the sides they do in those political struggles. These are not the sort of 'belief' politics we are familiar with but ones based on patronage, networks and related interests. It is not clear how such connections affect the main characters who are merchants in status. So why would Margaret care greatly about which Norman lord is King of Scotland?
I started this series as I liked many of the Owen Archer books but it just doesn't work for me. I find it hard to put my finger on quite what is wrong but two areas stand out. Firstly, the murders and solving them seem to get lost in the complex politics of the time. They become stories about those politics rather than crime fiction. Secondly, I can't find any reasonable explanation why the characters take the sides they do in those political struggles. These are not the sort of 'belief' politics we are familiar with but ones based on patronage, networks and related interests. It is not clear how such connections affect the main characters who are merchants in status. So why would Margaret care greatly about which Norman lord is King of Scotland?
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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The Fire in the Flint is as usual with Candace Robb a meticulously researched novel about the plotting and counter plotting that surrounds the claims for the throne of Scotland. Edward Longshanks has returned to England and left Scotland in turmoil.
These are the times of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce and Margaret Kerr of Perth is living with her uncle Murdoch, who owns an inn in Edinburgh. She has come to the city to seek news of her absent husband Roger. His allegiance seems to lie with Robert the Bruce, while Margaret's sympathies lie with the deposed King John Balliol.
These are dangerous times in Scotland, but particularly in Edinburgh where the castle is still garrisoned by English troops . . .
Candace Robb as always is a consummate story teller and the plot keep the reader happy throughout the book.
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