The Alchemist in the Shadows by Jon Sullivan, Pierre Pevel, Tom Clegg

281 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Paris, 1633: Cardinal Richelieu is on his guard. France is under threat, and a secret society is conspiring against him from the heart of the greatest courts in Europe. To counter the threat, Richelieu has put his most trusted men into play: the C...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 100%
informative 50%
mysterious 50%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.59

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