Kelly P. (KellyP) - , reviewed on 5/29/2007 + 143 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 4

This is the first of Penman's medieval mysteries and is a wonderful introduction to one of the queens of historical fiction. If you are not already familiar with SKP, these medieval mysteries are a great place to start. They are very entertaining, with good plots & great characters. And, careful, you might even learn something along the way.

These books (and there are currently four of them) are set during the nervous times of the early 1190's. King Richard the Lionhearted is prisoner of a foreign power & his mother, the great Eleanor of Acquitaine is ruling in his stead, trying to keep his kingdom together - despite the efforts of various intrigues, including those of his brother John (who ultimately became John I).

Wonderful, utterly delightful books! Good for all ages - all generations.

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