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Set just after Elizabeth I has been crowned, Roger Ascham is summoned to help the new queen find out who is trying to kill her.

A short sharp story that was very enjoyable.

wkh's review

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adventurous challenging mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

A very short and very enjoyable read. I’ve never read about this character but now I would love to. I didn’t know Matthew Reilly could write the mystery genre so well too! 5/5 from me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

pagesofash's review

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mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

mindgonemad's review

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adventurous medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

toriaz's review

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4.0

This was a fun half hour read. Nothing complicated about the mystery, no twists, just an amusing short story fitting into the world of one of Reilly’s previous books. I like the character of Ascham in the Tournament (& the other short story), so I enjoyed this little entertainment

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