Ron K. (WhidbeyIslander) - , reviewed on 6/2/2023 + 715 more book reviews

Revisited this after having read it sometime in the 1970's and enjoyed it just as much despite having thousands more reads to compare it to now in the 2020's. If you let your disbelief go and take don't question the basic premise too closely, it will provide hours of pleasurable escape. The copy I have has a map of the general area which was pretty helpful. It also contains a family tree showing the relationships of the people in the 1300's, although it does omit a few key characters who were not "noble" enough to be included. Both timelines are interesting.

After fighting my way through Rebecca, this author wasn't on the top of my 'must-read' list. But for whatever reason I tried The House on the Strand, I am grateful. An interesting story well told that wraps you up and carries you along.

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