The Alchemist in the Shadows by Pevel

The Alchemist in the Shadows

Les Lames du Cardinal #2

Pevel

328 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Paris, 1633. Dragons menace the realm. Cardinal Richelieu, the most powerful and most feared man in France, is on his guard. He knows France is under threat, and that a secret society known as the Black Claw is conspiring against him from the hear...

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Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 57%
tense 57%
dark 28%
informative 28%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.66

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