The Queen's Man by Sharon Kay Penman

288 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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Epiphany, 1193. Eleanor of Aquitaine sits upon England's throne. Her beloved son Richard Lionheart is missing, presumed dead - and the court whispers that her younger son, John, is plotting to seize the crown. Meanwhile, on the snowy highroad from...

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Community Reviews Summary of 332 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
mysterious 40%
tense 30%
lighthearted 20%
dark 10%
funny 10%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 20%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 33% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.63

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