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Review Date: 2/9/2009
Quote from "The Mystery Review": "More than a traditional mystery, this book offers an honestly written book at two independent people who get another chance."
My comment: Highly enjoyable and recommended.
My comment: Highly enjoyable and recommended.
Review Date: 9/1/2008
Helpful Score: 5
Originally, I was drawn to this book because of its setting in the Shetlands; Scotland's islands are among the most beautiful places on the planet. As the story unfolded, I couldn't decide whether this was more a mystery or a story about folklore almost bordering on the occult. Fortunately, the author never made me choose, but she did keep me guessing. I can usually figure out "whodunnit" long before the author reveals the solution, but this was one of those rare, and wonderful, exceptions. I can't wait for Ms. Bolton's next book. Highly recommended!!
Review Date: 2/19/2015
A Tapestry of Queens is described as "a story of Scotland's struggle for independence," and to some extent that's true (more like an episode in the story). It also includes: the primary character's history as Queen's Mercer and her efforts to resume that post; three individual (but inter-related) character-level mysteries; the historical plots surrounding King Henry VIII's decision to marry Catherine Parr Latimer; as well as Marie de Guise's marriage to King James V of Scotland and her success in preventing Henry from annexing her adopted country.
All of that is a lot to fit into a book of 231 pages, many of whose chapters are very short. As a result, I felt that many of the plot lines were sketched in, rather than fully developed. There is material enough in this book for a trilogy, if the author were so inclined. The book as it is is enjoyable reading, and I liked Cordelia, the primary character. A prequel to A Tapestry covering Cordelia's early life would also be welcome.
This is Carol Milkuhn's first novel, and I look forward to her next one!
In the interest of full disclosure, I received a free copy of this book through a Goodreads First Reads giveaway.
All of that is a lot to fit into a book of 231 pages, many of whose chapters are very short. As a result, I felt that many of the plot lines were sketched in, rather than fully developed. There is material enough in this book for a trilogy, if the author were so inclined. The book as it is is enjoyable reading, and I liked Cordelia, the primary character. A prequel to A Tapestry covering Cordelia's early life would also be welcome.
This is Carol Milkuhn's first novel, and I look forward to her next one!
In the interest of full disclosure, I received a free copy of this book through a Goodreads First Reads giveaway.
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