A Plague on Both Your Houses by Susanna Gregory

A Plague on Both Your Houses

Matthew Bartholomew #1

Susanna Gregory

406 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy intricate historical mysteries where personal loyalties and survival are tested against the backdrop of societal collapse and intellectual intrigue.

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In the tradition of Ellis Peters, A Plague on Both Your Houses introduces the physician Matthew Bartholomew, whose unorthodox but effective treatment of his patients frequently draws accusations of heresy from his more traditional colleagues. Besi...

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Community Reviews

3.47
based on 323 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 94%

adventurous: 41%

tense: 41%

dark: 35%

challenging: 5%

informative: 5%

lighthearted: 5%

reflective: 5%

sad: 5%

Pace

11% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
29% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

41% of readers chose Plot
52% of readers chose A mix
5% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

35% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

35% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

88% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

23% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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