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A review by laurenjodi
When Falcons Fall by C.S. Harris
4.0
When Falcons Fall
4 Stars
Sebastian St. Cyr and his wife, Hero, have travelled to the Shropshire countryside on a personal quest. But when a young widow is found dead, the local magistrate turns to Sebastian for help. It soon becomes clear that the victim is not quite who she seemed and exposing the dark secrets of a small village can have deadly consequences.
There are numerous characters and motivations to keep track of in this installment and it can get confusing at times. Nevertheless, the investigation is interesting, the climax is exciting and the resolution is satisfying.
The depth and breadth of Harris's research and her skill at merging historical fact with the suspense of her fiction is impressive as always, and provides additional nuance to the story.
Sebastian and Hero's relationship is another highlight. They work so well together as a pair, and trust each other to investigate the avenues that open up in their own arenas. They have made amazing strides since their first case together.
In terms of the ongoing arc surrounding Sebastian's parentage, Harris does provide some closure in this book, but the mystery still remains unsolved. Hopefully, this issue will not drag on much longer as it is high time for a resolution.
All in all, another fabulous addition to the series. Sadly, there is a bit of a wait until the next book is published.
4 Stars
Sebastian St. Cyr and his wife, Hero, have travelled to the Shropshire countryside on a personal quest. But when a young widow is found dead, the local magistrate turns to Sebastian for help. It soon becomes clear that the victim is not quite who she seemed and exposing the dark secrets of a small village can have deadly consequences.
There are numerous characters and motivations to keep track of in this installment and it can get confusing at times. Nevertheless, the investigation is interesting, the climax is exciting and the resolution is satisfying.
The depth and breadth of Harris's research and her skill at merging historical fact with the suspense of her fiction is impressive as always, and provides additional nuance to the story.
Sebastian and Hero's relationship is another highlight. They work so well together as a pair, and trust each other to investigate the avenues that open up in their own arenas. They have made amazing strides since their first case together.
In terms of the ongoing arc surrounding Sebastian's parentage, Harris does provide some closure in this book, but the mystery still remains unsolved. Hopefully, this issue will not drag on much longer as it is high time for a resolution.
All in all, another fabulous addition to the series. Sadly, there is a bit of a wait until the next book is published.