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If Temperance Brennan lived in medieval England, this would be her story. I thought this was a fascinating yet also horrifying murder mystery since most of the victims were young children.
I enjoyed the writing style, even though it did feel a bit modern. I even found one "darn" that felt a bit out of place. The author's note at the end says she used some modern names and terms to avoid confusion. Not sure if she includes the "darn" in that. :)
All in all, though, I enjoyed the story a lot. I wi ...more
I enjoyed the writing style, even though it did feel a bit modern. I even found one "darn" that felt a bit out of place. The author's note at the end says she used some modern names and terms to avoid confusion. Not sure if she includes the "darn" in that. :)
All in all, though, I enjoyed the story a lot. I wi ...more
Vesuvia Adelia Rachel Ortese Aguilar is a Mistress of the Art of Death. In another word, she is a forensic doctor. Temperance Brennan in medieval England, indeed, with a mouthful of a name! She, unlike Temperance Brennan, though was described as ‘dumpy’ and ‘plain’ yet she is in a way still attractive to men and precious to others around her.
Found on abandoned as a baby on Mt Vesuvius and adopted by doctor parents, she found herself attracted to the medical profession and talented in the forensi ...more
Found on abandoned as a baby on Mt Vesuvius and adopted by doctor parents, she found herself attracted to the medical profession and talented in the forensi ...more
Great mystery, great protagonist. A good whodunit set very well in the medieval period; the author went to great lengths with her research, and as a result it is a telling look at history as well as a good novel.
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