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A review by abigailbat
The Falconer's Knot by Mary Hoffman
5.0
A rich historical fiction novel about a sixteen-year-old nobleman named Silvano who is in love with the beautiful Angelica. Angelica is married to a man she does not love and one day her husband is found murdered - stabbed with Silvano's dagger. Silvano claims that he didn't do it and his father sends him to take sanctuary at a friary in a nearby town while they figure out who the real murderer is. Meanwhile, the pretty, young Chiara is sent to the nextdoor convent because there is not money enough for her dowry. She knows that she has no calling to be a nun, but she feels trapped by her situations. When Chiara and Silvano meet, there are instant sparks. But a murder at the friary throws everything into disarray...
I don't like mysteries, but I loved this book. The detailed historical setting was really appealing to me and it has several nice romantic elements. Hoffman creates a world that it is easy to get lost in and characters that are unforgettable.
Highly recommended for fans of historical fiction.
Readalike suggestions: If you like this one, try Hoffman's other series, the Stravaganza books. I've also heard this book compared to Umberto Eco's Name of the Rose.
I don't like mysteries, but I loved this book. The detailed historical setting was really appealing to me and it has several nice romantic elements. Hoffman creates a world that it is easy to get lost in and characters that are unforgettable.
Highly recommended for fans of historical fiction.
Readalike suggestions: If you like this one, try Hoffman's other series, the Stravaganza books. I've also heard this book compared to Umberto Eco's Name of the Rose.