A review by mimosaeyes
The Custodian of Marvels by Rod Duncan
3.0
A satisfying enough conclusion to the trilogy, although a bit rushed in certain aspects (and conversely rather dilatory in other sequences). Finally, we uncover the alternate history of Elizabeth's world.
was rather self-indulgent, but I indulged anyway, and I was rather expecting it. It was rather lazy to have ; I thought that there were more compelling ways to handle that aspect of things.
Also, I was not expecting, but I appreciated it.
This novel is more than a heist-plot but, I think, not quite something else. I've held back from 4 stars because I'm left still wanting, and not in a fully good way. Will look out for more, if only to scratch the itch!
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The final chapter, an intimate conclusion of the love story between Elizabeth and John,Spoiler
International Patent Office agents be sworn to celibacy as the last remaining barrier to them being togetherAlso, I was not expecting
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Fabulo's revelation that he and Harry were in loveThis novel is more than a heist-plot but, I think, not quite something else. I've held back from 4 stars because I'm left still wanting, and not in a fully good way. Will look out for more, if only to scratch the itch!