A Midsummer Night's Death

Jul 7, 2024 1:06 PM

Author:K M Peyton

Jonathan doesn't like Robin, the English master at his boarding school. It's not his inability to control his classes that he dislikes, nor even his incompetence as a teacher - it's his complete indifference to the feelings of anyone but himself.

Nevertheless, Jonathan is stunned when it's announced that Robin has been found dead - drowned in the river close to the school. The coroner rules that it was suicide, but Jonathan soon comes to have reasons for doubting this . . .

Reviews

A gripping historical thriller

—— Sunday Times

The book truly catches the feel of the royal court and the unpredictable plot leads the reader on many wild goose chases

—— The Times

A wealth of historic detail

—— INIS (Children's Books Ireland)

The personal narrative, written with great attention to the details of Court life, is a fascinating and exciting read.

—— Sunday Tribune (Dublin)

The reader is quickly drawn into the intrigue and chilling atmosphere of court life.

—— Primary Times: Hampshire

Thrilling new historical series

—— Parents News

Well structured

—— The School Librarian

A short review

—— School Librarian

Highly recommend it to people who like mystery stories.

—— Historical Novels Review

Snappily paced caper.

—— Publishers Weekly [US]

This is a wonderfully gripping novel that brings the Elizabethan era vividly to life. It has an ingenious plot and it's told in a way that totally immerses the reader in the story and its coloufully described characters.

—— The Northern Echo

Short review by 12 year old girl

—— tBk mag

This first of the Lady Grace Cavendish mysteries is gripping, full of fascinating details about the times and the people who lived in them, and superbly researched.

—— Through The Looking Glass

I found this to be a fast-paced book... the beauty of this book is that there is a glossary at the end (which is really good). There are also notes about poisons...apparel and a 'Fact Behind the Fiction' section which I really appreciated. It's nice when an author takes the time to let you in on a part of their research process and distinguishes things that could be either real or fake. All-in-all, I really liked this book.

—— BLC Library blog

The historical accuracy is amazing and you'll really feel that you're living the mystery with Grace.

—— Newcastle Upon Tyne Evening Chronicle

Exciting and adventurous

—— Aquila

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