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english_lady03's review against another edition
4.0
The third installment in the Servant of the Crown mysteries is as intriguing as the others. Although I would say in this one there is less emphasis on law and procedure and the mystery is a lot more complicated and convoluted.
There's also a good deal more humanity involved as the characters are confronted with the best and worst of human behaviour and some of their own hidden secrets some to light. Despised and marginalized people act in unexpected ways, and the respected with shame and dishonour.
I will say that in all of this, the characters' actions and beliefs remain quite consistent with the time period, and although the stories address some difficult and controversial subjects, they don't become sleazy or titillating.
Recommended for those who enjoy historical and Medieval mysteries.
There's also a good deal more humanity involved as the characters are confronted with the best and worst of human behaviour and some of their own hidden secrets some to light. Despised and marginalized people act in unexpected ways, and the respected with shame and dishonour.
I will say that in all of this, the characters' actions and beliefs remain quite consistent with the time period, and although the stories address some difficult and controversial subjects, they don't become sleazy or titillating.
Recommended for those who enjoy historical and Medieval mysteries.
carbonaden's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
vesper1931's review against another edition
5.0
1194. Sir Faucon de Ramis and Brother Edmund investigate the death of a leper's daughter found in a well in the village of Wike. Meanwhile another young girl has gone missing with Sir Faucon no closer to finding the murderer of these girls.
A very enjoyable well-written read, with its very likeable characters
A very enjoyable well-written read, with its very likeable characters
nikkigee81's review against another edition
4.0
I am really enjoying these. It appears there's only one more book in this series, but it seems so much has yet to be resolved!
This one was a bit darker than the previous two, but I thought it was well done for all that. The world is well-drawn.
This one was a bit darker than the previous two, but I thought it was well done for all that. The world is well-drawn.
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