The House of the Red Slayer by Paul Doherty

The House of the Red Slayer

The Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan #2

Paul Doherty

288 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
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In December 1377 a great frost has the city in its icy grip; even the Thames is frozen from bank to bank. Murder, revenge and treachery also make their presence felt. The Constable of the Tower of London, Sir Ralph Whitton, is found murdered in a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 75%
dark 75%
emotional 50%
challenging 25%
funny 25%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.85

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