As a lover of historical fiction, especially of the era in which this is set, I was eager to read more.
The cover is eye-catching and both the illustration and typography are in keeping with the theme.
The opening chapters point to a novel which is both beautifully and wittily written and I am eager to read more about Will's adventures in Verona.
I found it somewhat reminiscent of the recent Da Vinci's Demons TV series (which I adored), in terms of pacing and with the same rapier-wit.
The cover is eye-catching and both the illustration and typography are in keeping with the theme.
The opening chapters point to a novel which is both beautifully and wittily written and I am eager to read more about Will's adventures in Verona.
I found it somewhat reminiscent of the recent Da Vinci's Demons TV series (which I adored), in terms of pacing and with the same rapier-wit.