A Play of Lords by Margaret Frazer

15th century come aliveby Theoj

Reader Rating:
See Detailed Ratings

August 22, 2009: The fourth of a series set in the 1430's about a group of players. It is easy to pick up the pre-story line in spite of the fact that it is the fourth in the series. Sometimes the historical aspects and the character line almost overshadow the plot line. I read this one first and went and bought the rest of the series. It did not wear thin

I would highly recommend the whole series beginning with A Play of Isaacs. It is a good read.

Excellent, maybe the best one yet!by NancyLibrarian

Reader Rating:
See Detailed Ratings

March 30, 2009: Joliffe's 4th book is so much better than the 3rd one, which got entirely too casual about sex, I was extremely relieved and pleased with the turns author Frazer had the story take--away from Joliffe's personal hormones and towards more of a mystery plot. Patron Lord Lovell brings Joliffe, and Bassett, to the notice of his own overlord, who happens to be Bishop Beaufort, great-uncle to the king and Cardinal of England, and its chief creditor. This powerful man wants Joliffe to become one of his agents, essentially a spy. The complex political times make for a more intricate plot than the previous volume--though that book was good, too, don't mean to put it down too much. I read this one with real delight and interest, and learned a bit more history while enjoying the mystery.