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Title: Queen's Man (Ballantine Reader's Circle)
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Author: Sharon Kay Penman
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Review of Queen's Man (Ballantine Reader's Circle)

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Comments for Queen's Man (Ballantine Reader's Circle)

• Posted on 2009-10-27
  A Page-Turner of a Mystery with a Unique Setting
  
  Anyone who enjoys reading about the Middle Ages will certainly enjoy this book. It is not an overbearing lecture about life during this time, but it's the little things that the author throws in that makes it so interesting. The mystery is excellent as well. The plot turns and twists keeping the reader interested. The mystery was well planned and it will keep you guessing. I plan to read more of Penman's books. I am hooked.
  
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• Posted on 2009-03-24
  Fascinating New Character
  
  Sharon Kay Penman, one of my favorite authors, has created a new character for this historical fiction mystery novel. Quite by accident, Justin de Quincy finds himself working for The Queen (Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine, Queen of England, one time Queen of France). In today's lingo, we'd call him an undercover cop. It's his job to ferret out the truth of a sticky situation. At the same time, other story lines weave themselves into this tangled web of intrigue. So well written, the novel presents itself as a "whole" - not as several separate stories. A real page turner. Don't miss it!
  
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• Posted on 2008-11-07
  I never thought the day would come...
  
  I never thought the day would come when I would give a SKP book less than 5 stars... but it has happened, and I hate to do it. The book wasn't bad, and I admit, I don't usually read mysteries, but I'm disappointed.
  
  Unlike some of the other reviews, I felt that the character development was alright, the writing was fine, and the historical descriptions very good; the plot just wasn't terribly interesting. I kept having to remind myself what exactly the mystery was and I never really understood why the contents of the letters were such a huge secret. Regardless, I was prepared to give this book 4 stars. Then the mystery was solved and I was really annoyed. So many things that I thought were clues were actually nothing. It was like she built up all of these little clues and suspects in the first 1/2 of the book, forgot about all of that and spent the 2nd 1/2 trying to catch the guy, and then when they solved the mystery none of the rest of the book mattered. Ugh.
  
  I'm still going to read the next books though, so it obviously wasn't that bad.
  
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• Posted on 2008-07-08
  Medieval Mystery
  
  My first read by this author. Plan to buy more of her books. An enjoyable read!
  
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• Posted on 2008-04-26
  An addicting surprise
  
  I picked up this book not knowing what to expect. I'm fascinated with medieval history. But what I got from The Queen's Man was more: A medieval mystery!
  I wasn't sure at first if it was something I'd enjoy, but almost immediately I was sucked in. It's a fabulous read, easy to understand and very exciting. I love the twists and turns and how wonderfully Penman showed me a world outside of the Royal Court- a common man's world.
  Now I can't wait to read the other book's in the Justin de Quincy series!
  
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