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heidenkind's review against another edition
2.0
Wow. I'm really glad I skipped those 150 pages or finishing this book would not have happened.
cassandra67b07's review against another edition
4.0
Reading via Audible and really enjoying it. Davina Porter is an outstanding narrator and the characters really come alive.
melissasbookshelf's review against another edition
2.0
I was disappointed with this first book in the Sebastian St. Cyr series. I was hoping this was another Anne Perry type mystery series. Instead, it was more of a romance novel combined with mystery. The murder/s were particularly gruesome though they are discussed after the fact. The actual murderer was somewhat of a surprise but only because the person was hardly part of the story. There were a few sex scenes though not very explicit. I probably should have DNF. There was also quite a bit of swearing. I'm not going to continue the series.
sandin954's review against another edition
3.0
Another debut mystery this one a historical set right before Prince George takes over for his father George III. Lots of political intrigue and over the top action.
maggienack's review against another edition
4.0
Dark and well plotted murder mystery set in Regency London.
julieshaw35's review against another edition
2.0
I expected more original mystery. Instead, this book felt predictable and cliche.
ghutter05's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars, rounding down til I see how the series goes
seattlehols16's review against another edition
5.0
Fast paced, page turner, mostly one point of view (had a few others thrown in here and there), plot driven, set in London, early 1800’s
garnetofeden's review against another edition
4.0
I'm sure that I've probably read this more than 3 times now. What Angels Fear is a quality introduction to an enthralling series. The author doesn't shy away from dealing with the darker issues of the times, and the characters are fantastically developed with fascinating and complex family relationships.
Rating reviewed 12/26/2022.
Rating reviewed 12/26/2022.
constantreader471's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars
I won book 10 in this series 2 years ago and liked it enough that I decided to go back and read more of the series. This book 1 in the series takes place in January, 1811, in London, England. The author uses a familiar formula,i.e., an innocent person is accused of murder and sets out to find the real murderer in order to clear himself.
Sebastian St Cyr, Viscount Devlin, is accused of killing Rachel York, a beautiful actress, found dead in a church with her throat slashed so severely that she is almost decapitated. A pistol with St. Cyr's coat of arms is found at the scene.
The author has woven a tangled web of deceit and lies, encompassing French spies, sexual peccadilloes, blackmail and murder. St Cyr does untangle the web. At times his numerous escapes from constables seem to stretch reality, but the book reads very well, with a fast moving plot and well drawn characters. I read it in 4 days.
I recommend this book to historical fiction/mystery fans. I borrowed it from the library.
I won book 10 in this series 2 years ago and liked it enough that I decided to go back and read more of the series. This book 1 in the series takes place in January, 1811, in London, England. The author uses a familiar formula,i.e., an innocent person is accused of murder and sets out to find the real murderer in order to clear himself.
Sebastian St Cyr, Viscount Devlin, is accused of killing Rachel York, a beautiful actress, found dead in a church with her throat slashed so severely that she is almost decapitated. A pistol with St. Cyr's coat of arms is found at the scene.
The author has woven a tangled web of deceit and lies, encompassing French spies, sexual peccadilloes, blackmail and murder. St Cyr does untangle the web. At times his numerous escapes from constables seem to stretch reality, but the book reads very well, with a fast moving plot and well drawn characters. I read it in 4 days.
I recommend this book to historical fiction/mystery fans. I borrowed it from the library.