The Death of a King (Missing Mysteries)

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Summary: Intriguing medieval mystery!
Review: For those with a fascingation for things medieval, P.C. Doherty's The Death of a King is a tale worth reading. Although minimal knowledge of the basic events, the death of Edward II and the eventual rule of Edward III, is helpful, it is not necessary to enjoy this book. I also appreciate it when the author concludes the tale by separating fact from fiction as does P.C. Doherty. For the history buff this book will stimulate your desire to 'learn more about it.'

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Summary: A brief but compelling fact-based historical mystery
Review: I usually like books with more 'fantastic' elements but all the history and action in this book kept it interesting enough without those elements.

It doesn't have a lot of humor but instead has a very dark, medieval feeling, more like I'm sure it really was than what you see in movies.

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Summary: Great mystery with a true 'gritty', dark setting
Review: I usually like books with more 'fantastic' elements but all the history and action in this book kept it interesting enough without those elements.

It doesn't have a lot of humor but instead has a very dark, medieval feeling, more like I'm sure it really was than what you see in movies.

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Summary: A brief but compelling fact-based historical mystery
Review: The author has obviously done much research on this topic and time period; it shows in this story. While basing the book on some facts about the alleged murder of Edward II, Doherty uses that as a starting off point and weaves a very credible tale of what-ifs and possibilities. The book has the flavor, smells, sights, and sounds of the middle ages. Caution: this book may make you want to go dig through the musty files of history yourself into the details of the baffling death of a king.