Nicola Pryce`s The Cornish Captive is the sixth book in the Cornwall series. Set in the 1800s, this is the story of Madeleine Pelligrew. Madeleine is wrongfully and on false charges, shut in the madhouse prisons. She is released until strange circumstances, by a strange man, and thus starts Madeleine`s strange conquest to uncover the truth and events that happened many years back, and which led to her getting imprisoned.
The writing and narration of Nicola Pryce are engaging and interesting. The character of Madeleine is strong and her confidence and conviction to find out the truth, will keep the reader at the edge of their seats. This book is a good historical fiction novel with an interesting but familiar and predictable story. The characters are quite intriguing and will make the reader more curious and also empathetic towards them. Overall, an enjoyable read!
The writing and narration of Nicola Pryce are engaging and interesting. The character of Madeleine is strong and her confidence and conviction to find out the truth, will keep the reader at the edge of their seats. This book is a good historical fiction novel with an interesting but familiar and predictable story. The characters are quite intriguing and will make the reader more curious and also empathetic towards them. Overall, an enjoyable read!