Thomas F. (hardtack) - , reviewed on 6/7/2012 + 2700 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 1

I thought the book was well written, although I figured out why the young girl was killed early on, but not who had done the deed. As for the historical accuracy that other reviewers praise, I can't argue with that as I have no knowledge of this time period.

What bothered me was the reason the young girl was killed. And a survey of other books in this series reveals that young girls are the victims again and again. Basically what we have here is what has become the NYT standard of mystery writing: crimes revolving around sordid sex.

There are too many other good historical mysteries to read for me to waste my time with this series. Plus, the end of the two people who needed to be punished was just too contrived for me to accept.

But I'll make someone happy as I'm posting this book after I finish writing the review.

Back to all reviews by this member
Back to all reviews of this book
Back to Book Reviews
Back to Book Details