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Insurrection (2010)

by Robyn Young(Favorite Author)

3.89 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0340963654 (ISBN13: 9780340963654)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Hodder & Stoughton

series

The Insurrection Trilogy

review 1: This book was fast-paced, intriguing and fun to read. If you like Scottish history even in the slightest you will love this book. Young spins a tale that is enthralling and from what I know of Scottish history fairly close to keeping with the real facts of the time. The characters are compelling and keep you riveted to every page. Truly an entertaining read. i already went and got the second book from the library so I could start it with book one still fresh in my mind.
review 2: I know next to nothing about Scots history. This novel, the first of a trilogy, was an excellent introduction. It is beautifully written with wonderfully vivid descriptions of sights, smells and sounds which draw one into a different time and space. I love the qualification of col... moreours in the book: spice-brown hair, ruby-red glass, plum-dark wine, wine-red sleeves, etc. It is very atmospheric, and Robyn Young adds an element of mystery to some of the deaths by suggesting foul play. This sense of mystery is augmented by Arthurian legend, prophesies, curses and an old crone weaving the future. The author however does not indulge in these fantasies, but uses them just enough to be interesting. There are adventures and several skillfully told battles, but if you require some romance you may be disappointed. less

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