Sword of Shame by Simon Beaufort, Michael Jecks, Susanna Gregory, Bernard Knight, Philip Gooden, Ian Morson, The Medieval Murderers

416 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
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From its first arrival in Britain with the Norman forces of William the Conqueror, violence and revenge are the cursed sword's constant companions. From an election-rigging scandal in 13th century Venice to the battlefield of Poitiers in 1356, as ...

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Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.15

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