This is the second book in the Jackdaw Mysteries and although I haven't read the first book in this series by S.W. Perry, 'The Angel's Mark'. I think I would have had a much clearer and enjoyable read if I had. However, there's still much to enjoy
This is an historical novel set in Elizabethan England and centres around Nicholas Shelby who after trying to help a friend gets caught up in a deadly conspiracy. There's a lot of detail in the beginning, so the pace suffers for it; I really wasn't sure I'd like it... however things do pick up and it turns pacey and suspenseful; I began to enjoy it much more.
I like the character of Bianca Merton, whose tavern Nicholas is residing in, after a previous crisis of faith and grief upon losing his wife and child.
I think I would have enjoyed it more if I'd read the first book, but there's lots of reasons to read this if you like historical thrillers.
This is an historical novel set in Elizabethan England and centres around Nicholas Shelby who after trying to help a friend gets caught up in a deadly conspiracy. There's a lot of detail in the beginning, so the pace suffers for it; I really wasn't sure I'd like it... however things do pick up and it turns pacey and suspenseful; I began to enjoy it much more.
I like the character of Bianca Merton, whose tavern Nicholas is residing in, after a previous crisis of faith and grief upon losing his wife and child.
I think I would have enjoyed it more if I'd read the first book, but there's lots of reasons to read this if you like historical thrillers.