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An absolutely gripping page-turner of a novel set in Elizabethan times, The Locksmith’s Daughter is told from the first person point of view of a young woman named Mallory Bright. The story starts a little slowly but the pace soon quickens, and the plot begins to twist and turn in unexpected ways.
Mallory is the daughter of a master locksmith who has taught her all his secrets. One evening her father is visited by the Queen’s spymaster, Sir Frances Walsingham, and Mallory is asked to show off her ...more
Mallory is the daughter of a master locksmith who has taught her all his secrets. One evening her father is visited by the Queen’s spymaster, Sir Frances Walsingham, and Mallory is asked to show off her ...more
AT 800 pages this is a very long historical novel skillfully combining the intriguing world of Elizabeth 1's spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham with Karen Brooks' own rich tapestry of characters. Well crafted and engaging The Locksmith's Daughter kept my interest to the very last page.
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The Locksmith's Daughter is a story that gripped me from the very first page. The first-person narrative draws you straight into Mallory's world and feelings, establishing a strong connection with the character that lasts through to the final chapter. The story is engaging and perfectly paced, blending drama and action with romance and introspection. The setting and period are beautifully portrayed and the prose eminently readable. With subtle twists and turns, this is a tale sure to delight his
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Feb 12, 2018
Brenda
marked it as to-read
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Kim Marie
marked it as to-read
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Jen
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Jan 03, 2023
Mish
rated it
it was amazing
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