The Alchemist in the Shadows by Pevel

The Alchemist in the Shadows

Les Lames du Cardinal #2

Pevel

328 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Paris, 1633. Dragons menace the realm. Cardinal Richelieu, the most powerful and most feared man in France, is on his guard. He knows France is under threat, and that a secret society known as the Black Claw is conspiring against him from the hear...

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Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
dark 25%
informative 25%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%
sad 12%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.66

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