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Book SynopsisThe violent, poignant story of how Oswald de Lacy came to be lord of Somershill.
Trade ReviewThe series gets better and better. It's building a very credible medieval world view while keeping the reader turning the pages at a gallop. And Oswald is such an appealing character, growing richer and deeper with every book, as the beastliness of his family becomes more and more evident. I loved the concept of a good death, too. * Andrew Taylor, author of Ashes of London *
The author's inventiveness and gift for description serves to deepen an already nuanced lead. Sykes solidifies her standing as a preeminent historical whodunit writer * Publishers Weekly *
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The Good Death is a twisting mystery written with intelligence and a striking mood of poignancy. I turned the final page with deep satisfaction and true admiration * Martine Bailey, author of An Appetite for Violets *
Sykes has an easy, engaging writing style producing an entertaining and enthralling read * Shots Magazine *
An utterly compelling, darkly atmospheric mystery set against a backdrop of plague, prejudice and passion. I could not put this book down * Tracy Borman *
It is a book to get lost in rather than rattle through and it feels like the right book to reflect, without being overwhelmed by that, on our newly limited world. I thoroughly recommend it * Catherine Hokin, Historia Magazine *
The Good Death is beautifully written and immersed in its time . . . I marvel at the way in which the author evokes this feudal age . . . a fabulous historical crime mystery
* Kate Atherton, For Winter Nights blog *
PRAISE FOR S D SYKES:-
A fascinating glimpse of an almost forgotten period of history * Andrew Taylor *
Chilling and evocative. This book will have you gripped from the first page to the last * Tracy Borman *
This outing reinforces her place in the historical mystery genre's top ranks * Publisher's Weekly *
The setting is fantastic [...] builds to a satisfyingly twisty climax * The Times *
Utterly immersive, utterly gripping historical crime at its very, very best * Antonia Hodgson *
