rachel_abby_reads's review against another edition
3.0
The author apparently started out wanting to write about life in the 13th century, and then completely veered into a historical fantasy. Some things were interesting, and other parts just were too long. I think I liked the first book better, and I don't feel particularly compelled to go on to the third book.
tanyarobinson's review against another edition
3.0
I read the first Margaret of Ashbury novel years ago, and while I don't recall details, I remember really liking it. Perhaps my tastes have changed, but I found this second novel silly, barely even qualifying as true historical fiction. The first half, dealing with the kidnapping of a widow to gain control of her inheritance, was interesting and historically consistent, but the second half, following a ragtag bunch of pilgrims running around 14th century Europe rescuing a hostage and dealing in Alchemical forgeries, didn't work for me. The one highlight was their stop in Pau, France, exciting to me solely because my daughter's missionary is currently serving in that town. Only 3 stars.
katebyroade's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite of the Margaret of Ashbury trilogy due to a memorable sickbed scene.
mimima's review against another edition
1.0
I was so disappointed in this book, I really loved the first one, and was looking forward to the continuation of the story. Up until about the last 75 pages, I was contemplating if I'd even finish it. At the end, it got back to the great storyline of the first one, but by then, I was just reading it to find out how the storyline finished, not because of any like of the book.
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