Proves to be a medical mystery thriller that will carry readers through the Elizabethan medical world with a modern thinking Dr. Nicholas Shelby at the centre. The illustrative description allows the reader a clear picture of the medical, religious and political aspects of the period whilst being swept along on a journey of mystery and intrigue.
The mixture of modern phrases and attempt at more formal grammar to replicate older speech patterns is a little jarring to begin with but is easy to overcome and once you do the traditional diction will give a historic flavour to the novel.
Although the main subject matter of the book is serious focussing on death, war and illness, the writing style is humorous giving an insight into the minds of all characters and lightening the tone.
The mixture of modern phrases and attempt at more formal grammar to replicate older speech patterns is a little jarring to begin with but is easy to overcome and once you do the traditional diction will give a historic flavour to the novel.
Although the main subject matter of the book is serious focussing on death, war and illness, the writing style is humorous giving an insight into the minds of all characters and lightening the tone.