Four Stars
I loved this novel for many different reasons. 1) I did not know about this particular time
in English history 2) the author was so engaging and kept the pace of the novel
interesting. Constable
Cheswis, I believe, was such a great character that he was a
pivotal element in balancing intrigue with historical information. Although I love historical fiction I
sometimes find that some works become too drawn out with historical facts, I found
that there was a perfect balance in this story.
I was pleasantly surprised by the
mystery of finding out who the murder really was. I was expecting more of a story that retold
certain events between Charles I and his conflict with parliament. I thought that the author made the reading
more involved by including the mysterious allure of “whodunit”. I was really impressed with the balance of
history, the descriptions of the battle field and the unease of who is causing
the murders. Although a lengthy read, it
is worth it!
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