Reviewed by elysium on
Hugo Stanton is selected to assist Aelred Barling, appointed clerk of the court, to solve a mysterious death in Claresham. The start is not easy for the two very different men working together and both having secrets of their own. Stanton, in particular, isn’t happy having to work for the king.
Stanton appeared on the Fifth Knight novels, which I enjoyed, but I have to confess that I don’t remember him. It was frustrating at times trying to remember since there are references to the past.
Stanton and Barling are very different personalities and at first, it causes difficulties. Barling does everything by the book and Stanton is more of an improviser. I liked to see how they learned to work with each other and started to respect each other. I loved to read about the normal life since the books I’ve read usually centers at the royal court or something.
It was great to learn more about how the justice system worked in 12th century. I certainly wouldn’t like to be accused of anything in those times.
I enjoyed the book and can’t wait for the next book. Good start for a new series.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 10 July, 2018: Finished reading
- 10 July, 2018: Reviewed