Almost didn’t read it – yet it was stunning!

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I don’t know much about Bastille, the Fresh Revolution or the Scarlet Pimpernel. Yet I know it was an important time for France. So I very almost ignored the first glance of The Scarlet Code. But I thought, if I don’t read, I’ll never know. And how can I expect to learn about that period of time without trying?

So glad I read the first glance. The author’s writing style is unbelievably accessible, yet rich in detail. The carefully chosen words to describe how a character feels or how their facial expression is sitting is always so apt. Every paragraph and page has meaning and is relevant. And of course, the story itself, with the great mix of characters on the backdrop of the Fresh Revolution makes this a 5/5 for me.

I really didn’t think I would like even the first two chapters, let alone, the first glance and every sentence it contained. I feel like C.S Quinn has spent a lot of time researching something she loves and it comes through in her writing. It is so authentic and I can feel the build up of a strong thrilling story, that I can imagine this being made into a film

From what is in the first glance, there are stories within stories, upon the back drop of great locations (Paris, Lisbon and London) of brilliant characters. These elements, plus the mix of dialogue, descriptions of people and places, plus sentiment is one amazing balancing act.