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The Second Book in the John Rawlings Series - Rated
Deryn Lake is a pseudonym of a well know historical novelist. Among the books she has written are the popular John Rawlings Mysteries, Death on the Romney Marsh, Death in the Peerless Pool, Death at the Apothecaries' hall, Death at the Devil's Tavern and others. As all her titles are preceded by the word death, this is a pretty good indication regarding the contents of the books and very good historical murder mysteries they are. `Deryn Lake' live near Hastings, in East Sussex
This is the second book in the 18th century mystery's featuring John Rawlings, a newly qualified apothecary and part-time sleuth. The storyline also features John Fielding, London's famous, or some would say infamous blind magistrate. I suppose it would depend on which side of the bench you were sitting, so to speak. The book gives an informed and interesting insight into the workings of the theatre and the audience participation.
Deryn Lake's books are what I would call easy reading, but none the worse for that. The author's writing style and knack of creating the atmosphere of the 18th century are done so easily and with such style that it is a pleasure to read her books and the pages fly by all too quickly.
Another excellent read - Rated
Once again, Deryn Lake has captured for us the delights of Georgian London, especially the appalling behaviour of the "beau monde" elite (or so they thought!) at the theatre.
It was intriguing to read how the theatres operated and how the audiences behaved. I loved it.
The characters are getting a hold on me, the blind beak, Joe Jago, John Rawlings and all the rest. They are welcome to my living room.
If you like historical mysteries, you will really like this.
