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Francis Bacon Mystery #4
Publish and Perish
It’s 1589 and England is embroiled in a furious pamphlet war between an impudent Puritan calling himself Martin Marprelate and London’s wittiest writers. The archbishop wants Martin to hang. The Privy Council wants the tumult to end. But nobody knows who Martin is or where he’s hiding his illegal press.
Then two writers are strangled, mistaken for Thomas Nashe, the pamphleteer who is hot on Martin’s trail. Francis Bacon is tasked with stopping the murders — and catching Martin, while he’s about it. But the more he learns, the more he fears Martin may be someone dangerously close to home.
Can Bacon and his band of intelligencers stop the strangler before another writer dies, without stepping on Martin’s possibly very important toes?
Then two writers are strangled, mistaken for Thomas Nashe, the pamphleteer who is hot on Martin’s trail. Francis Bacon is tasked with stopping the murders — and catching Martin, while he’s about it. But the more he learns, the more he fears Martin may be someone dangerously close to home.
Can Bacon and his band of intelligencers stop the strangler before another writer dies, without stepping on Martin’s possibly very important toes?
341 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 20, 2017
About the author
Anna Castle
37 books238 followersAnna Castle writes the Francis Bacon mysteries and the Professor & Mrs. Moriarty mysteries. She has earned a series of degrees -- BA in the Classics, MS in Computer Science, and a Ph.D in Linguistics -- and has had a corresponding series of careers -- waitressing, software engineering, grammar-writing, assistant professor, and archivist. Writing fiction combines her lifelong love of stories and learning. She physically resides in Austin, Texas and mentally counts herself a queen of infinite space.
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May 31, 2018
In this fourth Francis Bacon mystery, author Anna Castle strikes a perfect balance among her lead characters, each pursuing his or her own life goals and his or her unique approach to solving the same mystery, the murder of a several writers hired to counter the pamphlets of a popular and witty critic of the Church of England sometimes. (Pamphlets were the popular media of the day.)
The reader is onto a secret known to Lady Alice Trumpington but not to Bacon or his clerk and her close friend, Tom Clarady. I won’t say what it is, even though it’s revealed to the reader fairly soon. Even at that point in the book, it’s such a wonderful revelation, I won’t spoil it. The secret adds a layer of fun to the men’s attempts to solve this aspect of the puzzle. It was a hard mystery to solve overall, with believable red herrings, and I never did figure it out, but when the solution was revealed, it made sense. I could see the clues and motives.
The themes of women’s roles and restrictions, the complexities of the law, and the politics of church and state may sound dense and heavy, but they’re not—not in Castle’s hands. The story is lively and colorful, with diverse settings ranging from the offices of the most powerful people in Elizabethan England to the rough neighborhoods and taverns where writers could be found. Sometimes collaborating, sometimes keeping things from each other, the three leads take the reader on a lively journey peopled with historical personages of the day.
Castle handles backstory well, giving just enough to keep the story flowing with clarity, so if you should decide to start here and go backward, the other stories wouldn’t be spoiled. However, I recommend beginning the series at the beginning and getting to know the characters.
The reader is onto a secret known to Lady Alice Trumpington but not to Bacon or his clerk and her close friend, Tom Clarady. I won’t say what it is, even though it’s revealed to the reader fairly soon. Even at that point in the book, it’s such a wonderful revelation, I won’t spoil it. The secret adds a layer of fun to the men’s attempts to solve this aspect of the puzzle. It was a hard mystery to solve overall, with believable red herrings, and I never did figure it out, but when the solution was revealed, it made sense. I could see the clues and motives.
The themes of women’s roles and restrictions, the complexities of the law, and the politics of church and state may sound dense and heavy, but they’re not—not in Castle’s hands. The story is lively and colorful, with diverse settings ranging from the offices of the most powerful people in Elizabethan England to the rough neighborhoods and taverns where writers could be found. Sometimes collaborating, sometimes keeping things from each other, the three leads take the reader on a lively journey peopled with historical personages of the day.
Castle handles backstory well, giving just enough to keep the story flowing with clarity, so if you should decide to start here and go backward, the other stories wouldn’t be spoiled. However, I recommend beginning the series at the beginning and getting to know the characters.
April 3, 2020
I think this is the best book of the series so far. The plot centers on the conflict between the episcopal hierarchy of the Church of England and those who pushed for further Reformation. Ms. Castle skillfully weaves historical persons and events with these fictional adventures in a way that is both informative and entertaining.
I have long enjoyed the Elizabethan poets, and of course the entire world is at least acquainted with Shakespeare. And of course I know about the Dissolution of the Monasteries by Henry VIII, and the turmoil between Catholics and Protestants that followed; plus as an American, I’m familiar with the Nonconformists and Puritans, but I didn’t know that so many of the aristocracy were pushing to destroy the church hierarchy while still supporting Elizabeth as the head of Church and State.
I’ve often said I read mysteries more for the characters than for the plots, and Ms. Castle’s characters are compelling, but this story is equally as compelling as the characters.
4.5 stars.
I have long enjoyed the Elizabethan poets, and of course the entire world is at least acquainted with Shakespeare. And of course I know about the Dissolution of the Monasteries by Henry VIII, and the turmoil between Catholics and Protestants that followed; plus as an American, I’m familiar with the Nonconformists and Puritans, but I didn’t know that so many of the aristocracy were pushing to destroy the church hierarchy while still supporting Elizabeth as the head of Church and State.
I’ve often said I read mysteries more for the characters than for the plots, and Ms. Castle’s characters are compelling, but this story is equally as compelling as the characters.
4.5 stars.
May 14, 2021
Very much enjoying this historical mystery series set in late 16th century London. Witty dialogue and well researched historical settings. To be honest the interactions between Francis Bacon and his espionage "helpers" are more entertaining then the actual murder mystery. Most of the characters are real historical figures and it was fun to research their lives on Google! The author's historical notes at the end are almost as entertaining as the novel. Rated 4 stars.
November 9, 2019
Fourth in the series. It is 1589 and Francis Bacon's uncle has tasked him with finding out who is responsible for the murder of two pro-Establishment panphleteers who have been counteriung the work of the popular Puritan pamphleteer who goes by the pen name Martin Marprelate, challenging the religious doctrines, and with that the political power and authority, of the leaders of the Church of Englsmf. In this volume the focus is divided up into three subplots: the investigative work and strategies of Francis, of his dashing assistant Thomas Clarady, and of the irrepressible Lady Alice, known as Trumpet when she dons her disguise as a boy. Background information on the social role and publication process of pamphlets in Elizabethan England is also embedded in this book.
I have ajways had a sincere interest in the religious history of the Anglican church, much more than most people I am sure, and it even factored into my undergraduate thesis so many years ago. Still, I found the multilayered conspiracy theories the different characters put forwatd a bit confusing when they all overlapped, and the constant dialogues of all the pamphleteers trying to be witty over ales together was not entertaining or ever clever. I missed the involvement of Ben, who was written out of the group investigations in this book, though I am enjoying the developing character of Lady Alice's gypsy assistant.
I have ajways had a sincere interest in the religious history of the Anglican church, much more than most people I am sure, and it even factored into my undergraduate thesis so many years ago. Still, I found the multilayered conspiracy theories the different characters put forwatd a bit confusing when they all overlapped, and the constant dialogues of all the pamphleteers trying to be witty over ales together was not entertaining or ever clever. I missed the involvement of Ben, who was written out of the group investigations in this book, though I am enjoying the developing character of Lady Alice's gypsy assistant.
September 12, 2022
This time Thomas Clarady and Francis Drake get involved in some murders of writers, trying to puzzle out who is doing them in. The book is mostly about pampleteers of the time, basically social media influencers of the Elizabethan era, writing short essays and bits for public consumption, with others writing responses and counter arguments.
In brief, a pamphleteer is writing about how the Anglican church is not reformed enough and needs to break away completely from the old Roman Catholic model. This sort of threatens the status quo and the control of the church by Queen Elizabeth I (thanks to dear old dad Henry VIII).
The story this time isn't as strong or character-driven as previous ones. Trumpet aka Alice comes across more petulant and childish, and her endearing qualities are more annoying. Tom is portrayed as so inhumanly good looking that nearly every woman practically swoons around him and vocally calls out his praises (something I've never heard of or heard any woman do of ANY man). Oh, and the author doesn't quite seem to understand Calvinism or the concept of Election, but then some of people claiming to be Calvinist do not either.
The bulk of the book is taken up by long fruitless and empty speculations about who the main pamphleteer is, feeling very padded as if there was only 100 pages of book and needed to be 400. Not the best of the series, so far.
In brief, a pamphleteer is writing about how the Anglican church is not reformed enough and needs to break away completely from the old Roman Catholic model. This sort of threatens the status quo and the control of the church by Queen Elizabeth I (thanks to dear old dad Henry VIII).
The story this time isn't as strong or character-driven as previous ones. Trumpet aka Alice comes across more petulant and childish, and her endearing qualities are more annoying. Tom is portrayed as so inhumanly good looking that nearly every woman practically swoons around him and vocally calls out his praises (something I've never heard of or heard any woman do of ANY man). Oh, and the author doesn't quite seem to understand Calvinism or the concept of Election, but then some of people claiming to be Calvinist do not either.
The bulk of the book is taken up by long fruitless and empty speculations about who the main pamphleteer is, feeling very padded as if there was only 100 pages of book and needed to be 400. Not the best of the series, so far.
July 25, 2023
Still good but not as good as #3. We know the secret author of the pamphlets early on we just don’t know the killer. The cat and mouse between Tom and Trumpet which was cute in the beginning has gotten a bit tiresome a la Bridgestone, but it still holds up as quite cute and the whodunnit and history are so solid that this is still a good read. I’m determined to get all the way to #8 before my next vacation so away we go!!
June 25, 2017
This is a fun historical cozy mystery starring Francis Bacon. This was a fun read and I learned some things that I hadn't known about before that took place during this time period. I would not have wanted to chance living at this time with all the restrictions on people. I really enjoyed this story. I received a. Loy of this book from the author for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.
February 2, 2022
Lies and secrets abound as various parties chase after the disturbing religious pamphleteers, or encourage them, or are them---most of the usual crew are working at cross purposes as they avoid sharing information with each others. Jumping to conclusions is a common exercise. It would be a comedy of errors if there weren't the murders and assaults to contend with. It can be hard to keep track of who knows what. I didn't enjoy this one as much as the previous books, maybe because of all the confusion.
June 27, 2017
Fourth in a mystery series set in the England of Elizabeth I, Publish and Perish brings back the familiar cast of historical and fictional characters we have come to know in the previous three books. Francis Bacon, a young, eccentric lawyer and "intelligencer” (spy) with close connections to the royal court through his uncle, Lord Burghley, is charged with discovering the identity of the murderer of a pamphleteer. He soon calls on his able assistant, Thomas Clarady, the son of a privateer hoping to make his fortune in the practice of law, who, together with his friend, Trumpet (aka, Lady Alice Trumpington), and her intrepid maid, Catalina, have helped Francis solve other difficult cases. As the story unfolds we hear of the danger associated with publishing religious pamphlets, especially if they challenged accepted Church doctrine and practice and threatened to stir up the masses. Protestant England was always worried about the powerful Catholic enemies just across the Channel, and both the royal court and the Church were becoming increasingly concerned about Calvinist and Puritan sentiments among the clergy. Francis soon realizes that solving the murder may also require the unmasking of an unknown prolific and popular pamphleteer with Puritan sympathies. He is afraid that this will only bring him trouble, especially if the unknown writer is backed by a powerful family with high connections in the Queen’s court. Like the earlier books in the series, Anna Castle’s Publish and Perish gives us a good story with intrigue, humour and a cast of colourful characters. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did - but read the first three first! ("Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.")
January 30, 2021
The events and the people in the book were all real, making this a work of true historical fiction! A couple fictional characters (my favorites, Tom Clarady and “Trumpet”) were made part of the intrigue around the 1588-89 Martin Marprelate controversy, which was a set of witty papers criticizing the church of England. To this day, no one knows who wrote them, which provided perfect fodder for the author. Historians have suggested any number of men, which the author called “male pattern blindness.” I got a good laugh out of that one. There were enough well-educated, well-connected and wealthy women at the time who could have churned out the seditious works.
It’s too bad a larger role couldn’t have been found for Christopher Marlowe, who I just loved in the earlier books in the Francis Bacon series. The most recent book I read, CJ Sansom’s Revelation, was set about 40 years before the events of Publish and Perish, so I was still mentally in the era, and the maps of London in both books helped. In addition to a map, I could have used a family tree to keep track of all the characters’ relationships. E.g., “Lord Burghley had married Francis’s mother’s sister. Baron Cobham was his Aunt Elizabeth’s neighbor and the father of Robert Cecil’s new bride. Leicester’s brother, the Earl of Warwick, had married the sister of Elizabeth’s late husband, John Russell. Sir Francis Knollys’s daughter Lettice was Leicester’s widow and the mother of the queen’s young favorite, the Earl of Essex.” Aagh!
Picked up two new vocabulary words: ratiocination and euphuism. I already bought the next book in the series, so looking forward to that.
It’s too bad a larger role couldn’t have been found for Christopher Marlowe, who I just loved in the earlier books in the Francis Bacon series. The most recent book I read, CJ Sansom’s Revelation, was set about 40 years before the events of Publish and Perish, so I was still mentally in the era, and the maps of London in both books helped. In addition to a map, I could have used a family tree to keep track of all the characters’ relationships. E.g., “Lord Burghley had married Francis’s mother’s sister. Baron Cobham was his Aunt Elizabeth’s neighbor and the father of Robert Cecil’s new bride. Leicester’s brother, the Earl of Warwick, had married the sister of Elizabeth’s late husband, John Russell. Sir Francis Knollys’s daughter Lettice was Leicester’s widow and the mother of the queen’s young favorite, the Earl of Essex.” Aagh!
Picked up two new vocabulary words: ratiocination and euphuism. I already bought the next book in the series, so looking forward to that.
June 20, 2017
Ready for a road trip? Well fasten your seatbelt, we're goin' in! Close your eyes, and travel with Anna Castle to 1588/9 and the Marprelate Controversy. Our tour guide is Francis Bacon, described by some as the Father of the Scientific Method, who will apply his reasoning and wit to this time of Puritans, Anglicans, Shakespeare, and Elizabeth.
Bacon's intelligencer, Tom Clarady, will narrate the three plots of murder, Controversy, and love, artfully intertwined for your traveling pleasure. Be ready to research (is Wikipedia great or WHAT?!?) both language and history as you travel--dialog and description are wonderfully contemporary while using language, location, and characters lifted right out of the late 16th century.
I was generously provided an advance copy of this book so that I could write this review for the release date. Thanks! I have very much appreciated Anna Castle's style of complexity, humor and historical accuracy without the gore and horror we so often see today. This is #4 in her Francis Bacon series, so expect to be entertained and pulled into this story as it unfolds before you. If you haven't already, you'll want to travel with Frank Bacon on his first three exercises in the Scientific Method.
Enjoy!
Bacon's intelligencer, Tom Clarady, will narrate the three plots of murder, Controversy, and love, artfully intertwined for your traveling pleasure. Be ready to research (is Wikipedia great or WHAT?!?) both language and history as you travel--dialog and description are wonderfully contemporary while using language, location, and characters lifted right out of the late 16th century.
I was generously provided an advance copy of this book so that I could write this review for the release date. Thanks! I have very much appreciated Anna Castle's style of complexity, humor and historical accuracy without the gore and horror we so often see today. This is #4 in her Francis Bacon series, so expect to be entertained and pulled into this story as it unfolds before you. If you haven't already, you'll want to travel with Frank Bacon on his first three exercises in the Scientific Method.
Enjoy!
June 15, 2017
The Best One Yet
It’s 1589, and London is troubled by a series of anonymous Puritan pamphlets by a person calling himself Martin Marprelate, who demands a more far-reaching Protestant Reformation in the Church of England. A group of pamphleteers is hired to write anti-Martin pamphlets, which only makes things worse. When two of these pamphleteers are murdered, Francis Bacon is commissioned by his uncle, Lord Burghley, England’s Lord Treasurer, to identify the murderer. Bacon’s clerk, Thomas Clarady sets out to do the job, complicated by the help of his friend and love, Lady Alice Trumpington (Trumpet).
With sharp characterization, witty dialogue, and a nice twisty plot, this is a book to savor.
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.
It’s 1589, and London is troubled by a series of anonymous Puritan pamphlets by a person calling himself Martin Marprelate, who demands a more far-reaching Protestant Reformation in the Church of England. A group of pamphleteers is hired to write anti-Martin pamphlets, which only makes things worse. When two of these pamphleteers are murdered, Francis Bacon is commissioned by his uncle, Lord Burghley, England’s Lord Treasurer, to identify the murderer. Bacon’s clerk, Thomas Clarady sets out to do the job, complicated by the help of his friend and love, Lady Alice Trumpington (Trumpet).
With sharp characterization, witty dialogue, and a nice twisty plot, this is a book to savor.
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.
May 10, 2024
My first utter rave for a book in this series - it only took till Book Four! Usually series wax and wane in quality but Castle improved with each Francis Bacon series. This one has all of the wit of Marlowe, the steadfastness of Tom, the fussy intellectualism of Bacon and the eccentricity of Nash, but best of all it has the unbeatable duo of Trumpet and Catalina whose street smarts and keen intelligence as women in Tudor England make them the best mystery solvers of all. The amount of history packed into these books is impressive - if I used that terrible "edutainment" word more, I might even urge this book on readers as a terrific example, but really, those who don't mind soaking up history with this kind of thing will LOVE...this kind of thing. Joel Froomkin does a lovely job as always with the reading.
June 12, 2017
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.
Book 4 in the Francis Bacon series.
Well researched. Great plot. Brilliant character development.
I found the start of the book morbid and maudlin very much woe me from a few characters.
I'll admit I'm not a huge fan of Francis and his obsession with his ails and knockbacks although he does have a brilliant mind.
Perseverance paid off as after the first quarter of the book it really grabbed my attention and kept me guessing right until the end.
I love how the author has clearly researched the era and the situations of the times as well as the great friendship between Tom and Trumpet. I could quite happily read this series with those two alone minus Francis.
Book 4 in the Francis Bacon series.
Well researched. Great plot. Brilliant character development.
I found the start of the book morbid and maudlin very much woe me from a few characters.
I'll admit I'm not a huge fan of Francis and his obsession with his ails and knockbacks although he does have a brilliant mind.
Perseverance paid off as after the first quarter of the book it really grabbed my attention and kept me guessing right until the end.
I love how the author has clearly researched the era and the situations of the times as well as the great friendship between Tom and Trumpet. I could quite happily read this series with those two alone minus Francis.
June 18, 2017
Review of Publish and Perish
This is the fourth book in the Francis Bacon series. It is a well researched story set in the Elizabethan period which poignantly illustrates the cultural conflicts arising from Henry V111's dissolution of the Catholic church and the rise of the Protestant Church in Britain. The complexities of church and state, rich and poor, loyalties and prejudices, humour and violence which are inherent in this period, are richly demonstrated by the cast of characters as they attempt to solve two murders. The main characters are engaging and I identify with the hint of early feminism. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Disclosure :I received a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.
This is the fourth book in the Francis Bacon series. It is a well researched story set in the Elizabethan period which poignantly illustrates the cultural conflicts arising from Henry V111's dissolution of the Catholic church and the rise of the Protestant Church in Britain. The complexities of church and state, rich and poor, loyalties and prejudices, humour and violence which are inherent in this period, are richly demonstrated by the cast of characters as they attempt to solve two murders. The main characters are engaging and I identify with the hint of early feminism. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Disclosure :I received a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.
October 22, 2021
This was the first time in this series I thought I was reading a YA novel. I wanted to read what was actually in the pamphlets. What were the offending ideas? Why were Martin's letters so controversial that the Queen wanted them stopped? By withholding the actual content of the pamphlets and letters, we as readers couldn't make a guess as to who wrote them. Because by now we know of certain character's proclivity, we could have made some guesses. I guess Anna Castle was relying on the charm and interactions of the characters to sustain us throughout. And it is a charming book, just very shallow without the content, and absolutely zero sense of danger or tension despite being a murder mystery.
December 31, 2017
Thomas Clarady and Francis Bacon are set the task to find Martin Marprelate. Along with t they must find out who is committing murders of two who write pamphlets. Trumpet becomes involved. The archbishop wants Martin Marprelate hung. Of course they figure it out. Martin's id is a surprise but not at the same time. Anna Castle uses a fact of the era to tell the tale of Publish and Perish. This was my least favorite of the three. But still a good book.
August 10, 2018
Anna Castle brings to life both Elizabethan history and lively storytelling fiction complete with enjoyable characters, real and imagined. I highly reccomend all four and look forward to number five.
Anna Castle brings to life both Elizabethan history and lively storytelling complete with enjoyable characters, real and imagined. I highly recommend Puplish and Perish and look forward to the fifth in the series
Anna Castle brings to life both Elizabethan history and lively storytelling complete with enjoyable characters, real and imagined. I highly recommend Puplish and Perish and look forward to the fifth in the series
August 17, 2022
This series is wonderful. Last year I really struggled to find well written, fast paced books, but Anna Castle’s books are great! Clearly knows her stuff, but uses her knowledge so effortlessly that it doesn’t feel forced, or placed there just to show that she’s done her research!
I was amazed to find that the pamphleteer Martin and the marMartins actually existed, and I love her interpretation of who they were.
The next book is already downloaded!
I was amazed to find that the pamphleteer Martin and the marMartins actually existed, and I love her interpretation of who they were.
The next book is already downloaded!
June 12, 2017
In 1589 England is involved in a pamphlet war between a Puritan also known as Martin Marprelate and some of London’s pamphleteers. When the murders start Frabcis Bacon and his clerk Tom Clarady are asked to investiage and find the murderer.
Another enjoyable read in this series, with an interesting mystery with some very decent characters.
Received an Advanced Reader Copy
Another enjoyable read in this series, with an interesting mystery with some very decent characters.
Received an Advanced Reader Copy
June 18, 2019
I was wondering what to read next. I wanted something light, yet intelligent. An Anna Castle novel! Perfect. Her sense of time and place, her language skills, her humor and intelligence were just what I wanted. This book, the 4th in the series, had all of that, but I found that the plot or pacing lagged a bit in the middle. It wasn't my favorite in the series, but it still was enjoyable.
May 7, 2018
This book has received a Discovering Diamonds Review:
shortlisted for Book of the Month
Helen Hollick
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"Other than a deliciously convoluted plot and the beautifully described historical setting, Ms Castle also gives us a wonderful cast of characters,"
shortlisted for Book of the Month
Helen Hollick
founder #DDRevs
"Other than a deliciously convoluted plot and the beautifully described historical setting, Ms Castle also gives us a wonderful cast of characters,"
February 17, 2024
So well researched
I started reading this series simply because I like mysteries. I grew even more interested in her books because of the well written details that make up the times in which the story took place. can't wait until the next story!
I started reading this series simply because I like mysteries. I grew even more interested in her books because of the well written details that make up the times in which the story took place. can't wait until the next story!
January 26, 2025
This story delves into the Martin Marprelate conspiracy in 1589 London. You also learn more about the legal system of England at the time, as Tom Clarady is a ward of the queen. Francis Bacon and Trumpet are back to solve this case of who is murdering writers in London. It's a wonderful read.
January 25, 2018
Love these books. Good fun read in eluzabethan England.
Interesting. Love the details. Realistic. Good yarn I find them hard to put down.keep these coming. Worth a read .
Interesting. Love the details. Realistic. Good yarn I find them hard to put down.keep these coming. Worth a read .
January 30, 2018
A wonderful fun book starring Francis Bacon It made my day to read this book. Ready for more by this author.
December 25, 2019
I've enjoy this series, it's a fun read and the historical detail she includes is interesting. More of a new read, not super serious.
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June 25, 2020
Good
Once again a genuine piece of history with the characters becoming involved. Personalities make the storyline and with just the right twist at the end.
Once again a genuine piece of history with the characters becoming involved. Personalities make the storyline and with just the right twist at the end.
October 31, 2021
Another great story by Anne Castle
Mystery kept me guessing who the secret identities were. I love the dynamics of Alice and Tom’s friendship née romance.
Mystery kept me guessing who the secret identities were. I love the dynamics of Alice and Tom’s friendship née romance.
November 17, 2017
Clever, witty, and entertaining.
Making the 'villain' of the piece--the infamous Martin Marprelate--turn out to be a woman is what is so engaging about this classy novel.
Making the 'villain' of the piece--the infamous Martin Marprelate--turn out to be a woman is what is so engaging about this classy novel.
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