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ellenharvell's review
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Really enjoyed the book. Easy read, good plot and twist. Interesting and kept me wanting to read more as the story unfolds.
cathlin's review
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
lostboyc's review
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed the wit, suspense and mystery. Thought I had it all figured out, but unfortunately my conclusions were too obvious and I missed the mark.
jmatkinson1's review
4.0
Following the death of his Mother, John Grey has retired from being in the pay of spymaster Arlington and taken up residence as Lord of the Manor in his home village in Essex. Just prior to Christmas a man's body is found the village is in uproar demanding that the local 'witch' be hanged for the murder. Grey is not so sure and stalls for time. As the list of suspects grows longer and time grows short the village is cut off by snow and Grey finds that he has not travelled so far from the wily politics of his former paymaster.
I really like the John Grey stories. They're not as complex as some historical mysteries but hit a nice mid note where the plot is complex and not too absurd and the sense of time and place excellent. Here the superstitious and traditional villagers are played against the changes brought into place in Restoration England.
I really like the John Grey stories. They're not as complex as some historical mysteries but hit a nice mid note where the plot is complex and not too absurd and the sense of time and place excellent. Here the superstitious and traditional villagers are played against the changes brought into place in Restoration England.
annarella's review
5.0
I'm happy I requested this ARC because I discovered this amazing series.
I expected a bleak historical mystery and I found a witty one, engrossing and entertaining.
I loved everything in this book: the well crafted plot, the fleshed out cast of characters and the well researched historical background.
I loved it so much that I got all the other novels in this series.
An excellent and fun read, highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
I expected a bleak historical mystery and I found a witty one, engrossing and entertaining.
I loved everything in this book: the well crafted plot, the fleshed out cast of characters and the well researched historical background.
I loved it so much that I got all the other novels in this series.
An excellent and fun read, highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
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