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kcanzano's review against another edition
3.0
I love Candace's historical fiction (as Emma Campion), and this book was likewise thoroughly researched and flawlessly situated in its historical context. The story didn't excite me, though. I gave it a try, but I am really not into mysteries.
odelolly's review against another edition
4.0
I couldn't decide how to rate this one but choose to go with the high points as it did keep me reading at a quick pace, eager to see the conclusion. It was well researched, the historical points that have some question were decided clearly. I enjoyed a couple of the characters immensely, especially The Riverwoman, Magda. There was a bit too much physical description of nastiness for my taste but it surely put me right into the moment! The main trouble for me was Owen Archer himself...I'm not too sure I like him. He's quick enough, sure enough for his role but he seemed a very selfish man at times (aren't we all though?) and there was a bit of harping on his wife's illness...honestly he couldn't have solved things nearly so well without her! I read reviews on Amazon and see that this might not have been the best of the book series and will certainly give it a second go.
jarichan's review against another edition
2.0
Nachdem ich vor einigen Monaten Band eins beendet hatte, beschloss ich, der Reihe noch eine Chance zu geben. Das Buch war damals für mich "ganz ok" gewesen - aber reicht das aus, um eine acht oder neun Bände lange Reihe zu lesen?
Antwort: nein.
Denn obwohl ich nun Band acht gelesen habe, hatte ich nicht das Gefühl, dass sich die Figuren gross weiterentwickelt haben. Sie schienen grösstenteils immer noch dieselben zu sein wie sieben Bücher zuvor. Deswegen war dieses Buch für mich sogar etwas weniger als ok.
Und das ist auch der Grund, weshalb ich diese Reihe definitiv nicht weiterlesen werde. Denn "ganz ok" reicht definitiv nicht dafür aus.
Antwort: nein.
Denn obwohl ich nun Band acht gelesen habe, hatte ich nicht das Gefühl, dass sich die Figuren gross weiterentwickelt haben. Sie schienen grösstenteils immer noch dieselben zu sein wie sieben Bücher zuvor. Deswegen war dieses Buch für mich sogar etwas weniger als ok.
Und das ist auch der Grund, weshalb ich diese Reihe definitiv nicht weiterlesen werde. Denn "ganz ok" reicht definitiv nicht dafür aus.
martialia's review against another edition
4.0
I couldn't decide how to rate this one but choose to go with the high points as it did keep me reading at a quick pace, eager to see the conclusion. It was well researched, the historical points that have some question were decided clearly. I enjoyed a couple of the characters immensely, especially The Riverwoman, Magda. There was a bit too much physical description of nastiness for my taste but it surely put me right into the moment! The main trouble for me was Owen Archer himself...I'm not too sure I like him. He's quick enough, sure enough for his role but he seemed a very selfish man at times (aren't we all though?) and there was a bit of harping on his wife's illness...honestly he couldn't have solved things nearly so well without her! I read reviews on Amazon and see that this might not have been the best of the book series and will certainly give it a second go.
sarahndipity's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
vesper1931's review
4.0
1371 William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester arrives in York with the remains of Sir Ranulf Pagnell. His arrivals brings tension to York, but soon the burning of one of his homes uncovers a dead female. Owen Archer investigates.
Enjoyable and well-written historical mystery
Enjoyable and well-written historical mystery
martialia's review against another edition
4.0
I couldn't decide how to rate this one but choose to go with the high points as it did keep me reading at a quick pace, eager to see the conclusion. It was well researched, the historical points that have some question were decided clearly. I enjoyed a couple of the characters immensely, especially The Riverwoman, Magda. There was a bit too much physical description of nastiness for my taste but it surely put me right into the moment! The main trouble for me was Owen Archer himself...I'm not too sure I like him. He's quick enough, sure enough for his role but he seemed a very selfish man at times (aren't we all though?) and there was a bit of harping on his wife's illness...honestly he couldn't have solved things nearly so well without her! I read reviews on Amazon and see that this might not have been the best of the book series and will certainly give it a second go.