Prince of Darkness by Sharon Kay Penman
Prince of Darkness

Sharon Kay Penman

368 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

DECEMBER, AD 1193. England lies uneasy, a land without a king. Richard the Lionheart languishes in an Austrian dungeon and his brother John hungers for the crown. In the Lionheart's stead, Eleanor of Aquitaine rules. She is determined to prevent t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.83

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