Catherine of Aragon: Henry's Spanish Queen
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This is the image of Catherine of Aragon who has always suffered in comparison to the heir -...
Instruments of Battle: The Fighting Drummers and Buglers of the British Army from the Late 17th Century to the Present Day
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Instruments of Battle examines in detail the development and role of the British Army's fighting...
ClareR (5561 KP) rated The Fool’s Folly in Books
Jun 9, 2020
This story is set at Sandal Castle, the seat of John de la Pole, King Richard’s heir (and now it becomes clear why Henry VIII wanted to get rid of the de la Pole family!). De la Pole’s jester is murdered, and the newly appointed judge, Sir Giles Beaton, is asked to get to the bottom of the mystery. What starts out as a seemingly open and shut case, ends up being the start of a killing spree. Giles has to wonder if the deaths are connected, and whether this has something to do with a plot against the King and his heir.
It’s a bit gruesome at points - I liked this, I will admit. Medieval postmortems wouldn’t have been for the more sensitive observer (or reader!), I’m sure. I do have a bit of a thing for historical fiction, and a newly developed respect for crime and mysteries. I appreciate the attention to detail, and the research that must have occurred in writing this book, it feels very authentic.
I haven’t read the first book in this series, but it didn’t affect my reading enjoyment at all. In fact it has made me want to read the first in the series as well!
Many thanks to Sapere Books for sending me a copy of this book to read and review!
The Virgin Elizabeth: A Novel
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Jane Seymour: The Haunted Queen
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A Tip for the Hangman
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Teaching Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet Teacher's Book
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Teaching Shakespeare: The Tempest Teacher's Book
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