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Also, suggest you read : Memoirs of Robert Carey, written by himself. And, Fragmenta regalia, by sir R. Naunton. With annotations by Robert Carey, 1st Earl of Monmouth....the memoirs of the NON Fictional main character in this series.

In this time of popularity of all things Tudor/Elizabethan, I am surprised there is less notice of this series by P.F. Chishholm. It is based on the real, still available, memoirs of Sir Robert Carey whose father, Lord Hunsdon was the son of Mary Boleyn, elder sister of the famous Anne Boleyn, and (supposedly) of William Carey. Mary Boleyn was an official mistress of King Henry VIII before the rise of her younger sister Anne. It is believed that Mary's son, raised as Henry Carey, later Lord Hunsdon, was the illegitimate son of Henry VIII. He was elevated to the nobility as Lord Henry Hunsdon by Queen Elizabeth when she gained the throne of England.

Sir Robert Carey was Lord Hunsdon's son, and a in his time a famous courtier and soldier. The most interesting period of his life, which is the setting for "A Famine of Horses" and the following four novels about him by this author, was the time period late in Queen Elizabeth's reign when he was in charge of protecting the English border of Scotland from the then-constant horse/cattle raiding ("reiving") by Border Scots (and English) groups. As the author says, it was a "Wild West" environment and way of life. Large groups of men, both Scots and English, were ready and able to fight each other at a moment's notice, and the rule of law was rare.

Having said that much for a background the books themselves are exciting and fun. I've read each one several times out of enjoyment...I love history and GOOD well-researched historical fiction. This series is among the best, in my opinion.

The lives of the people in that part of England, and close by in Scotland, are well described and vivid. The politics of placating Queen Elizabeth in London, and her presumed heir, King James of Scotland (son of the executed Queen Mary of Scotland) are involved, but never drag down the story. As a reader I wanted to immediately start the next book in the series when I'd finished this one.

I recommend it highly to anyone who enjoys exciting, true to life adventure, which is well written, and also the historical era of the Elizabethans which is described so well here.

Note: the books in the series, in order:
"A Famine of Horses"
" A Season of Knives"
" A Surfeit of Guns"
" A Plague of Angels"
" A Murder of Crows"

and others....
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To read more about that era of "border wars" or "the Marches" as they were also known, see George McDonald's Fraser's : Steel Bonnets: The Story of the Anglo-Scottish Border Reivers an excellent non-fiction book by the author of the (Victorian era) "Flashman" series.

Also, suggest you read : Memoirs of Robert Carey, written by himself. And, Fragmenta regalia, by sir R. Naunton. With annotations by Robert Carey, 1st Earl of Monmouth....the memoirs of the NON Fictional main character in this series.


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A Plague of Angels A Sir Robert Carey Mystery P F Chisholm 9781890208431 Books Reviews

Another enjoyable read featuring Sir Robert Cary and Land Sergeant Dodd.

This time the action takes place in and around London but mercifully avoiding
HRH Elizabeth I. Disappointed to see the appearance of the ubiquitous Mr Shakespeare, which seemed a little unnecessary but did the story no harm.

Again, I wouldn’t call this a mystery exactly, more a thriller/adventure, but an engrossing read. Less humour than the previous books or perhaps I missed it.

I imagine this might be more easily read as a stand-alone book, given the change of locale, than others in the series but again, I’d recommend reading in correct order.

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P.F. Chisholm has created some of the most vivid characters I have read in a long time. The mystery set in the time of Queen involves some actual historical characters and some made up characters. The mix works well. I enjoy the historical setting and the author has a firm grip on the time she writes about.
Make no mistake, the wonderful characters are what make this such a joy to read. The book goes quickly both because of the short legnth and because we want to hurry to discover the solution to the mystery. Too bad the books aren't four times as long. We would have more time to live in the world she creates.
Fast light reading and highly recommended.
I very much enjoy this writer's work and have purchased (and read) the whole series. That's unusual for me. I usually can't read more than two books with the same characters. Of course, it's helpful if you are interested in the period and the subject. In this instance the hero is a cousin of Queen Elizabeth who has trouble controlling his finances and is off to the Scottish Borders more to avoid his creditors in London than to serve the Queen in keeping peace in the area. This book takes him back to London where he and his assistant run afoul of just about everyone. Written with wit and panache, it gave me chuckles and belly laughs. However one of the characters I liked in the other books met his end in this one. He was somewhat despicable but I really liked the character.

It's a good cold night by the fireplace read.
P.F. Chisholm (aka Patricia Finney) knows this period in and out, and there are many ins and outs, and intrigues, murders, affrays, courtiers, Border ruffians, surprises (for us and the characters) as the gorgeous tapestry of Elizabethan England unfolds in all its weird, alien, squalid, magnificent depth. The characters -- especially Sir Robert Carey and his henchman Dodd -- are memorable. Enjoy!
this is still a fine book, but I am really disappointed in the lack of strong female characters. In fact the last two books have gone down hill in hit matter. we are now left with men who like men. perhaps that was the day and times. but the x nun was as close to a strong lady in this book as the author comes. I am also left wondering what happened to the young girl who had recovered from he plague but was still in the plagued marked house. or what happened to the married lady that took care of the brother. perhaps then next book mentions it. but those are loose ends in this one. I didn't like this book near as much as the first one. which DID have interesting strong women. Janet is mentioned but the full effect of punching a man out (which won my heart in the first book) is only in her husbands dreams.
don't get me wrong, I love the mystery, the accurate details of the era, and yes even Carey. But its missing the first books delightful women and the way they ignore or maneuver around the men that "rule" them.
Suggest you read
Also, suggest you read Memoirs of Robert Carey, written by himself. And, Fragmenta regalia, by sir R. Naunton. With annotations by Robert Carey, 1st Earl of Monmouth....the memoirs of the NON Fictional main character in this series.

In this time of popularity of all things Tudor/Elizabethan, I am surprised there is less notice of this series by P.F. Chishholm. It is based on the real, still available, memoirs of Sir Robert Carey whose father, Lord Hunsdon was the son of Mary Boleyn, elder sister of the famous Anne Boleyn, and (supposedly) of William Carey. Mary Boleyn was an official mistress of King Henry VIII before the rise of her younger sister Anne. It is believed that Mary's son, raised as Henry Carey, later Lord Hunsdon, was the illegitimate son of Henry VIII. He was elevated to the nobility as Lord Henry Hunsdon by Queen Elizabeth when she gained the throne of England.

Sir Robert Carey was Lord Hunsdon's son, and a in his time a famous courtier and soldier. The most interesting period of his life, which is the setting for "A Famine of Horses" and the following four novels about him by this author, was the time period late in Queen Elizabeth's reign when he was in charge of protecting the English border of Scotland from the then-constant horse/cattle raiding ("reiving") by Border Scots (and English) groups. As the author says, it was a "Wild West" environment and way of life. Large groups of men, both Scots and English, were ready and able to fight each other at a moment's notice, and the rule of law was rare.

Having said that much for a background the books themselves are exciting and fun. I've read each one several times out of enjoyment...I love history and GOOD well-researched historical fiction. This series is among the best, in my opinion.

The lives of the people in that part of England, and close by in Scotland, are well described and vivid. The politics of placating Queen Elizabeth in London, and her presumed heir, King James of Scotland (son of the executed Queen Mary of Scotland) are involved, but never drag down the story. As a reader I wanted to immediately start the next book in the series when I'd finished this one.

I recommend it highly to anyone who enjoys exciting, true to life adventure, which is well written, and also the historical era of the Elizabethans which is described so well here.

Note the books in the series, in order
"A Famine of Horses"
" A Season of Knives"
" A Surfeit of Guns"
" A Plague of Angels"
" A Murder of Crows"

and others....
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

To read more about that era of "border wars" or "the Marches" as they were also known, see George McDonald's Fraser's Steel Bonnets The Story of the Anglo-Scottish Border Reivers an excellent non-fiction book by the author of the (Victorian era) "Flashman" series.

Also, suggest you read Memoirs of Robert Carey, written by himself. And, Fragmenta regalia, by sir R. Naunton. With annotations by Robert Carey, 1st Earl of Monmouth....the memoirs of the NON Fictional main character in this series.