Chains of Folly Magdalene la Bâtarde Book 4 edition by Roberta Gellis Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks
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The body of a woman is found in the bishop of Winchester’s bedchamber, with a letter from the king’s enemy. The obvious purpose is to embarrass the bishop and punish him for daring to criticize the king for his high-handed treatment of the bishop of Salisbury. Winchester’s knight, Sir Bellamy of Itchen, along with Magdalene la Bâtarde, whoremistress of the Old Priory Guesthouse must discover the truth. 4th Magdalene la Bâtarde Medieval Mystery by Roberta Gellis; originally published by Five Star
Chains of Folly Magdalene la Bâtarde Book 4 edition by Roberta Gellis Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks
The only thing wrong with this book is that it's most likely the last of the series. I can't put into words just how much I've loved this series, and this installment is possibly the best of the lot. Pitch perfect history (I'm amazed that I feel like I understand the intrigue swirling around King Stephen) from royal plots to the hubbub of merchants on London Bridge. Intriguing mystery with twists and turns spinning out to a reasonable resolve. Characters you love to know, and want to know more about. Pacing that keeps you in the thick of it throughout. This book has it all, and I'm very sad to see it end.Product details
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Chains of Folly Magdalene la Bâtarde Book 4 edition by Roberta Gellis Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks Reviews
Gellis' books in this historical series, of which this is the most recent, are all enjoyable reads. While one gets a bit tired of the female protagonist continually reminding everyone in sight that she is a prostitute/whore, nevertheless, the implications of Chains of Folly advance the story through the increasingly intricate machinations and intrigue going on around her to the questions posed in the first volume, and played with intermittently in the subquent ones Can Madelaine continue to develop her menage of interesting people to provide a semi-respectable and secure place of resort? Or, will the secret in her past be discovered? What will then happen to her? Will her noble protector help or abandon her? What will her jealous, difficult lover do? Because of these questions, in one sense, this particular book in the series is a filler; in its own right, it is a fascinating account of the political and military situation in medieval England and how the leading characters in the story schemed and battled for position and security. Buy it, but look forward to the next volume also.
This book puts you face to face with some fascinating characters & right in the middle of the mystery. I've been so pulled in by the characters that I've looked online to see examples of both men 's & women's fashion for that time. When I find myself doing research then I know I'm hooked!
Great mystery with the back drop of medieval environment - gives variety / additional flavor to the mystery genre. I have the 3 books that precede this - not that this book can't stand alone but the volume of info on characters adds depth that can't be found without the volume. Glad I could find this book - it has been out of print for a while. (The cover is a rendition of a homely old-fashioned woodcut picture, but I can overlook that.)
I have truly enjoyed the Magdalena la Batarde series. I wish there were more. Bell & Magdalene are a terrific team. They are very modern in terms of their relationship & they work well together solving many crimes. I will miss them & hope they "lived happily ever after."
This is a mystery novel set in the Middle Ages, part of Roberta Gellis' series with Madeleine la Batarde and a worthy addition to the series. As a mystery it is enjoyable both in terms of the puzzle presented and in terms of solution without the scientific evidence we are accustomed to accepting. (No fingerprints, much less DNA) However, it is also well worth reading for the glimpse into life as it was lived in the Middle Ages, which can be surprisingly modern in some ways and just as surprisingly incomprehensible in others. Ms. Gellis has a truly fine grasp of what the dry history must have meant to the people who were living it and a talent for conveying the feel of it so that the reader feels he or she has had a chance to visit the era rather than be lecturec about it. For instance, she can convey both the insanitary conditions and the people's total acceptance of those conditions as "ordinary" life. That is a talent in the writing that is extremely enjoyable.
The bit of a personal cliffhanger at the end of the third volume of the set, made the determination of her publisher not to pick up the fourth volume in this medieval mystery series particularly distressing. However, Five star stepped into the breach and has brought out Chains of Folly to my great relief.
Once again, Gellis takes the reader to the environs of the Old Priory Guesthouse, run by whoremistress Magdalene who finds herself juggling personal feelings, disturbing political events and her own complicated business as she tries to solve the mystery of the dead prostitute found seated at a table in the Bishop's private apartment.
Gellis' intimate knowledge of medieval life and events makes this a particularly engrossing story.
This is the 4th book and final book in this particular series, which is about a 12th Century, extremely high priced whore. If you've read the prior books in the series, this one finally completes the "love interest" in this series, back in the "highest priced whore house in London." The problems between the historical parties aren't resolved, and aren't as well explained as usual, and this is the only book I've ever read by Roberta Gellis that really can't stand alone.
The only thing wrong with this book is that it's most likely the last of the series. I can't put into words just how much I've loved this series, and this installment is possibly the best of the lot. Pitch perfect history (I'm amazed that I feel like I understand the intrigue swirling around King Stephen) from royal plots to the hubbub of merchants on London Bridge. Intriguing mystery with twists and turns spinning out to a reasonable resolve. Characters you love to know, and want to know more about. Pacing that keeps you in the thick of it throughout. This book has it all, and I'm very sad to see it end.
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