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Review Date: 3/21/2012
Another action-packed adventure from Bernard Cornwell. Join Rider Sandman, a gallant hero of Waterloo, as he takes up life in Regency London as a not-so-common citizen and fights for the life of a lowly artist, unravels conspiracy and struggles to win the hand of his heart's desire. Will he succeed in time or not?
Review Date: 2/4/2013
Be prepared to lose a lot of sleep over this book. From the minute you open the first page where you are dropped in the middle of a dash through the frozen Russian landscape until the twists and turns of the final chapter you will be dragged along, breathless, as Selkirk and Gorlov take you on a wild ride of murder, mayhem, betrayal, treachery, jealousy, decadence, plucky women, brutality and riotous swashbuckling action.
Review Date: 3/2/2013
Helpful Score: 1
Full of puns, one-liners and outrageous characters, you'll find yourself chuckling over the smallest details in an outrageous parody of formulaic detective crime fiction. Unscratchables never takes itself seriously as it unashamedly hijacks plot points, places and characters from pop culture, myth and legend. A fast read and a quick detour from the daily grind, you'll find yourself laughing out loud over Cornelius Kane's ability to make the most ridiculous jokes highly palatable.
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