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caseyadamsstark's review
5.0
I made the assumption that this book would be "just okay" for me, as I'm not one to include much historical fiction on my reading list. I'm happy to say I was wrong. I really enjoyed the book, and I read it out of turn from the rest of the series.
I'm always drawn in by character, and was well versed enough in history to recognize the historic figures and to feel like they were authentic in portrayal. The story was fun. Trumpet and Clarady work well together, and Francis Bacon comes across as a solid lead to anchor a potential televised murder mystery series.
A well done book. I received a free copy for review through NetGalley.
I'm always drawn in by character, and was well versed enough in history to recognize the historic figures and to feel like they were authentic in portrayal. The story was fun. Trumpet and Clarady work well together, and Francis Bacon comes across as a solid lead to anchor a potential televised murder mystery series.
A well done book. I received a free copy for review through NetGalley.
avidreadergirl1's review
4.0
I received an ARC of this book from the author in exchange of an honest review so, here it is:
Great read! Even though I have not yet read the rest of the series, I had no trouble finding my bearing with all the characters. It seems that being at the court of Elizabeth I one had to be alert to foil the plots of ennemies and, for once, it took me a while to figure out who the guilty party was. Now, I have to get my hand on the rest of the series 😊
Great read! Even though I have not yet read the rest of the series, I had no trouble finding my bearing with all the characters. It seems that being at the court of Elizabeth I one had to be alert to foil the plots of ennemies and, for once, it took me a while to figure out who the guilty party was. Now, I have to get my hand on the rest of the series 😊
vesper1931's review
4.0
It’s 1591, and the Queen and her entourage are at Richmond Palace. The peace one morning is disturbed by the scream of a lady-in-waiting, having discovered a body. Immediately the Captain of the Guard Sir Walter Ralegh is called for to announce his verdict. Which is one of accident but Lady Alice and Tom Clarady are not convinced, and investigate with the help of Francis Bacon.
Really enjoyed this Bacon mystery, as I have all in this lovely series. It is well-written, with some likeable, well-drawn characters.
I received a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.
Really enjoyed this Bacon mystery, as I have all in this lovely series. It is well-written, with some likeable, well-drawn characters.
I received a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.
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