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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
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.
Dark and well plotted murder mystery set in Regency London.
I expected more original mystery. Instead, this book felt predictable and cliche.
3.5 stars, rounding down til I see how the series goes
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
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.
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.
This wasn't exactly a page turner for me; I was able to set it down and walk away without too much difficulty until the last 20% or so. There were some times when I wondered if it wouldn't have benefited from being just a wee bit shorter, maybe cut out one back-and-forth with a suspect. I also got annoyed that he kept going to talk to people and immediately told them everything he knew and his suspicions about their part in it all.
Excellent Regency Murder Mystery.
I enjoyed the story, the setting, and the character of Devin. C. S. Harris weaves a fine tale of mystery and suspense. I’m looking forward to more of these books.
I enjoyed the story, the setting, and the character of Devin. C. S. Harris weaves a fine tale of mystery and suspense. I’m looking forward to more of these books.
It took so long to get this book from the library, there were so many holds for a book that's 15 years old. But now I see why, this book has everything - Regency England, a gentleman- St Cyr - accused of a hideous crime who has to prove his innocence who just happens to have heightened hearing and vision (like a superhero! but turns out it's genetic as the author explains at the end), lots and lots of action, and a street urchin turned assistant. This book takes place when Mad King George is about to lose his power to his son Prinny and the Whigs and Tories are fighting to gain control which is part of the reason everyone want St Cyr to be found guilty. I wanted to read this book slow so I could savor it but at the same time wanted to read it fast so I could find out what was going to happen next. Now I know when I get the next one in the series to not start it until I have plenty of time!