When Gods Die: A Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (946 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0451222555 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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Tabby1"Another absorbing entry" according to Tabby12Another absorbing entry Tabby1249 In my mind, the St. Cyr mysteries are true historical novels as opposed to period novels in which the events of a period figure little into the story. In true historical novels, real historical characters and events are an important part of the story. This is a very apt description for both the plot and the setting of "When Gods Die."Set against the background of the celebration of the PrinceRegent's installation, Sebasti. 9. In my mind, the St. Cyr mysteries are true historical novels as opposed to period novels in which the events of a period figure little into the story. In true historical novels, real historical characters and events are an important part of the story. This is a very apt description for both the plot and the setting of "When Gods Die."Set against the background of the celebration of the PrinceRegent's installation, Sebasti. Another absorbing entry Tabby1249 In my mind, the St. Cyr mysteries are true historical novels as opposed to period novels in which the events of a period figure little into the story. In true historical novels, real historical characters and events are an important part of the story. This is a very apt description for both the plot and the setting of "When Gods Die."Set against the background of the celebration of the PrinceRegent's installation, Sebasti. 9 said Another absorbing entry. In my mind, the St. Cyr mysteries are true historical novels as opposed to period novels in which the events of a period figure little into the story. In true historical novels, real historical characters and events are an important part of the story. This is a very apt description for both the plot and the setting of "When Gods Die."Set against the background of the celebration of the PrinceRegent's installation, Sebasti. Among the best of the best! Love these novels! Very well written, interesting, lots of action, a wonderful, charismatic hero, great secondary characters. My only objection is that I finish these books in two days--way too fast. Luckily there are several more of these Sebastian St. Cyr novels. Every bit as interesting as the Quirke novels of John Banfield.. When will I stop reading the series? This second in the series of Sebastian St. Cyr tales was much better than the first. I expect the third to be better still. I think Ms Harris is becoming more comfortable with her character, setting, and language. It is pleasing to see stories written around every day occurrences that can capture one's interest. If the author is good at her job, there is no need for exaggerated story plots as one sees from time to time wi
The author deftly combines political intrigue, cleverly concealed clues and vivid characters for a fast-moving story that will have readers eagerly anticipating future volumes in the series. From Publishers WeeklyStarred Review. Fans of quality historical suspense who mourn the end of the late Kate Ross's Julian Kestrel mysteries and the late Bruce Alexander's Sir John Fielding novels should find solace in the work of promising newcomer Harris, whose series (beginning with 2005's What Angels Fear) is set in Regency England. . Cyr
. in European history. Harris graduated with a degree in Classics before earning a Ph.D. She now lives in New Orleans with her husband, a retired Army Intelligence Officer, and two daughters. A scholar of the French Revolution and 19th-century Europe, she has lived in Europe and various far-flung parts of the old British Empire. C.S
The young wife of an aging marquis is found murdered in the arms of the Prince Regent. Now Sebastian is lured into a dangerous investigation of the marchioness's death-and his mother's uncertain fate. Around her neck lies a necklace said to have been worn by Druid priestesses-that is, until it was lost at sea with its last owner, Sebastian St. Cyr's mother. As he edges closer to the truth-and one murder follows another-he confronts a conspiracy that imperils those nearest him and threatens to bring down the monarchy.