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Lädt ... Veil of Lies: A Medieval Noir (The Crispin Guest Novels) (2009. Auflage)von Jeri Westerson (Autor)
Werk-InformationenVeil of Lies von Jeri Westerson
   Books Read in 2023 (3,197) Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch.   ) cspiwak | Mar 6, 2024 |  I generally don't care for noir mysteries, but a medieval noir sounded just interesting enough to tempt me. I love Guest's character and the writing's pretty good, but I still don't like noir, and those elements of the story were what kept me from loving it. There's a fun twist toward the end that I didn't see coming, but overall the mystery wasn't all that seat-edgy, either. So, it was okay but not fabulous. (  ) electrascaife | Jun 24, 2022 | ) Nefersw | Jan 14, 2022 | I did enjoy the mystery and the elements of political intrigue, as well as the involvement of various historical figures. Crispin's sharp tongue, quick wit and sarcasm often get him into trouble, but can be endearting. An interesting Medieval mystery, that does well for being written by an American (its not very noticable), although I stilll prefer Cadfael and the Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton. You are the author of this review ( ) Medievalgirl | Oct 4, 2016 | ) cygnet81 | Jan 17, 2016 | keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
Gehört zur ReiheCrispin Guest (1) AuszeichnungenPrestigeträchtige Auswahlen
Fiction.
Mystery.
Historical Fiction.
HTML:"A disgraced knight earns a meager living as a private inquiry agent in 1383 London" in a series debut that "will appeal to mystery and history fans alike" (Kirkus Reviews). Accused of treason and stripped of his knighthood, Crispin Guest has survived on the gritty streets of London by reinventing himself as The Tracker, an investigator for hire who can locate lost objects and uncover secrets. When the merchant Nicholas Walcote hires Guest to investigate his young wife Philippa for adultery, he discovers an underground world of danger and dirty dealings. Philippa is indeed hiding somethingâ??but she's not the only one. Walcote himself is rumored to possess a holy relic so powerful that some would even kill for it. To get to the truth about the mysterious Walcotes, Guest must contend with his nemesis, Sheriff Simon Wynchecombe, as be becomes entangled in a strange world of superstition, seduction, and murder. With vivid period detail and a complex, thrilling story, Veil of Lies was a finalist for the Macavity and Shamus awar Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
LibraryThing-AutorJeri Westerson ist ein LibraryThing-Autor, ein Autor, der seine persönliche Bibliothek in LibraryThing auflistet. Aktuelle DiskussionenKeineBeliebte Umschlagbilder
 Google Books — Lädt ...GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)813.6Literature English (North America) American fiction 21st CenturyKlassifikation der Library of Congress [LCC] (USA)BewertungDurchschnitt: (3.45)
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