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botfish's review against another edition
3.0
I am a fan of this series and I will likely keep on reading but gave this one 3 stars due to a plot twist at the end that I think was totally unnecessary and there only for shock value. It added nothing and was upsetting to read about regarding the main characters. I do not know why this was added but I saw it coming and almost threw my book against the wall. It was 100% icky and will need a palate cleanser for my next book.
lille_in_the_ville's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this one more than the previous one. I think the author is getting a better feel for her characters, although it does seem as though she suddenly changes her mind about some background point and just drops it in, distractingly. The mystery was good, although it felt as though it took an awfully long time to solve from the point where Sebastian understood what was happening.
dennisfischman's review against another edition
4.0
Just as gothic as the earlier books, and there are (literally) a boatload of dead bodies by the time it's all over. Oddly enough, however, the recurring theme of the book is the ways that a parent will act out of love for a child, legitimate or out of wedlock. I did not see who the murderer was, but once I did, I mainly felt compassion.
John Donne has been one of my favorite poets since the first semester of college, so the fact that the solution to the murders relied on a Donne poem added depth to the book for me.
John Donne has been one of my favorite poets since the first semester of college, so the fact that the solution to the murders relied on a Donne poem added depth to the book for me.
emma_tolly97's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sleepytimebooks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
forgotmyline's review against another edition
4.0
I'm really enjoying this series, even though I don't usually like mysteries. They're fairly quick reads (I read the bulk of this in one sitting), which I like. Can't wait to get the next one from the library!
bickleyhouse's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is the third in the Sebastian St. Cyr mystery series, and by far the best one, so far. This one kept me fully engaged all the way through, and some of the things that are revealed in this book are mind-blowing.
C.S. Harris (aka Candice Proctor) is, in my opinion, a brilliant author, and this tale is also brilliant.
It's 1811, and someone is killing sons of prominent society people. At first there seems to be no connection, but when Sir Henry Lovejoy, chief magistrate, seeks out Lord Devlin (Sebastian St. Cyr, and I will never understand why their "Lord" names are seemingly totally unrelated to their given names) for his help, things eventually begin to come together.
St. Cyr is hesitant, at first, but when the father of one of the young men threatens him, he decides to jump on it. As he investigates, he discovers similar murders in other towns that seem to be connected. The link seems to be a John Donne poem, "Go and Catch A Falling Star. "
What is eventually revealed is quite disturbing, as mentioned, and mind-blowing. There is plenty of intrigue and betrayal in this story, and a few plot twists, as well. In addition, there is a subplot involving Kat Boleyn, St. Cyr's lover, whom he would make his wife, if she would only agree. Again, there is a stunning, totally unexpected (at least by me) revelation about her.
This volume was virtually unputdownable for me, and I will definitely be moving on in this series. I see that the author is still writing them, so that's good. It's been a pleasant surprise, reading these, especially when one considers that the thing that drew me to them to begin with was the fact that each title begins with who, what, where, when, or why.
Recommended for fans of historical mysteries, who aren't afraid of the dark.
C.S. Harris (aka Candice Proctor) is, in my opinion, a brilliant author, and this tale is also brilliant.
It's 1811, and someone is killing sons of prominent society people. At first there seems to be no connection, but when Sir Henry Lovejoy, chief magistrate, seeks out Lord Devlin (Sebastian St. Cyr, and I will never understand why their "Lord" names are seemingly totally unrelated to their given names) for his help, things eventually begin to come together.
St. Cyr is hesitant, at first, but when the father of one of the young men threatens him, he decides to jump on it. As he investigates, he discovers similar murders in other towns that seem to be connected. The link seems to be a John Donne poem, "Go and Catch A Falling Star. "
What is eventually revealed is quite disturbing, as mentioned, and mind-blowing. There is plenty of intrigue and betrayal in this story, and a few plot twists, as well. In addition, there is a subplot involving Kat Boleyn, St. Cyr's lover, whom he would make his wife, if she would only agree. Again, there is a stunning, totally unexpected (at least by me) revelation about her.
This volume was virtually unputdownable for me, and I will definitely be moving on in this series. I see that the author is still writing them, so that's good. It's been a pleasant surprise, reading these, especially when one considers that the thing that drew me to them to begin with was the fact that each title begins with who, what, where, when, or why.
Recommended for fans of historical mysteries, who aren't afraid of the dark.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Cannibalism
renardthefox's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0