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Bedragets Rødder (2011)

by James Forrester(Favorite Author)

3.84 of 5 Votes: 5

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English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Jentas

series

Clarenceux Trilogy

review 1: It wasn't until I started this book did I realise that the characters were vaguely familiar; then it hit me that I had read the prequel. Thank goodness I did for I don't recommend anyone to read this before reading the prequel or the significance of what has gone on before and what will happen after will be lost. We open to Raw Carew taking over a ship, a charismatic outlaw pirate that will be the runaway hero of this book. We see him in all his ruthless glory in the prologue, meant to lay the foundations later when the layers of his complex character are slowly pulled back. Then we cut back to Clarenceux, still guarding the all important document, now treading the delicate balance between the normalcy of his life amongst the heavy weight of his experience and secrets he c... morearries. Then the document gets stolen....and the race to recover it begins. Roots of betrayal definitely gets a while to get going, a good third of the book was spent laying the foundations. But once it does get going, it does so unapologetically, with all engines firing. Or in Carew speak, all sails unfurled. Through a series of events, Carew forges an unlikely alliance with Clarenceux and though these two men couldn't be more different, they recognised a single mindedness and determination that was innate to them that they respected. They were of the same mettle, and instinctively they were probably drawn to each other because of that. Raw proved that he could be godly without being religious while Clarenceux proved that religion can be used to twist others into doing godly things. I dare you to read this book and come away totally unaffected by Carew, for that is impossible. In the midst of the threat of strife between the Catholics and Protestants during the Elizabethan times, when one must either be on one side or the other, Carew was a rare breed who was neither but probably showed more morality and scruples than them combined. All my stars are for Carew and for him alone. More than the plot, the characters, the setting, he touched a chord within me and I connected to his character and understood his motivations even if I didn't have to agree to certain things he did. And admired him for his wit, his courage, his love and his character. In all our struggles, the last word is hope. I hope his spirit lives on and will appear somehow again in the final instalment of the trilogy. Warning: Never try reading this book before any meals. The graphic description of violence might just turn you off whatever delicacies are spread on your table.
review 2: The Roots of Betrayal is the second book of a trilogy surrounding a secret document that could bring down Queen Elizabeth I. William Harley, also known as Clarenceux is the current keeper of the document but someone he thought he could trust has stolen it and in this volume he travels long and far to get it back all the while learning about just whom he can count on.You do not have to have read the first book, Sacred Treason to enjoy this book. Any backstory is explained in the narrative in a smooth manner that doesn't interfere with the current story line. The first part of the book - excepting the very first chapter - is a bit slow but it picks up about a third of the way in. Once Clarenceux starts his search it's a wild ride. Especially for our poor hero - he does take quite a few poundings and he has extraordinary luck but that luck is, I suppose all part of the excitement.Historical figures play prominently in this book; specifically Cecil and Walsingham and they do seem at odds at times which is a twist on how they normally appear in novels. It's a unique dynamic in a different take on a historical fiction book - adding in that thriller/suspense aspect that is generally not seen in the genre. It most certainly adds a page turning aspect to a familiar period in history and makes for a good read. less

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