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git_r_read's review
5.0
I won this book on Goodreads. I read it on my Kindle as my nighttime-before-bed book so it took me longer than it would have if I'd read it in the day. It is an intricate mystery and I've enjoyed the series before, so I was very happy to win this.
I've missed quite a bit as I don't read very many series in order and it's been a while since my last time with the characters, but I don't feel like it hindered my enjoyment of the story and mystery. I quickly became engaged with the new to me characters and reacquainted with the ones I knew.
The story is intricate and there several characters to keep track of. I like historical mysteries so I knew to expect a bit of confusion. I seem to have a filter in my cranium that lets that flow over me and keep to the story at hand. There are suspicious deaths, political intrigue, thefts, obfuscations...just as I like mysteries that keep me engaged.
Character growth is also key and there is quite a bit of that within Owen and his family. Learning to see past transgressions and acknowledging repercussions from actions are some of the examples.
I can definitely recommend this book, series and author.
I've missed quite a bit as I don't read very many series in order and it's been a while since my last time with the characters, but I don't feel like it hindered my enjoyment of the story and mystery. I quickly became engaged with the new to me characters and reacquainted with the ones I knew.
The story is intricate and there several characters to keep track of. I like historical mysteries so I knew to expect a bit of confusion. I seem to have a filter in my cranium that lets that flow over me and keep to the story at hand. There are suspicious deaths, political intrigue, thefts, obfuscations...just as I like mysteries that keep me engaged.
Character growth is also key and there is quite a bit of that within Owen and his family. Learning to see past transgressions and acknowledging repercussions from actions are some of the examples.
I can definitely recommend this book, series and author.
annarella's review
5.0
I've been reading Owen Archer's mysteries for ages and I was never disappointed as they're always well written and gripping.
This is another well plotted and solid mystery that kept me guessing. The historical backgrouns is vivid and I was glad to catch up with the characters.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine
This is another well plotted and solid mystery that kept me guessing. The historical backgrouns is vivid and I was glad to catch up with the characters.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine
vesper1931's review
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
1376 York. A body has been discovered north of the city on Sheriff Ralph Hastings' land. As Archer investigates he at first thinks that it is connected to the arrival of William Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester. But soon he believes that his past has finally arrived. How many must die before the end.
An enjoyable and well-written historical mystery with its cast of likeable and varied characters. Another good addition to this entertaining series which can easily be read as a standalone story.
An enjoyable and well-written historical mystery with its cast of likeable and varied characters. Another good addition to this entertaining series which can easily be read as a standalone story.
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