An exciting history lesson

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This is another enjoyable work of historical fiction from Angus Donald, perhaps not quite as much fun as the first in the series, Blood's Game but a page-turner nevertheless. The unconventional hero, Holcroft Blood, has matured somewhat and despite his Aspergers-related wish for an ordered life makes a credible and likeable man of action, with some special talents all his own. The various supporting characters are also convincingly and often sympathetically drawn, including the women.
This was an easy way to absorb some knowledge of the history of the time, helped by the author's note at the end of the book which explains where history and fiction meet in the plot.
There were some pointers as to where the story will move next and I look forward to the next installment.