I enjoyed this sequel, all the more so for its being set in 1591. There’s advancement of plot, further deepening of the MC’s relationship, and development of characters. The book is chunked into three sections and to be honest, Philippe and the time at Sept-Tours was by far my favorite. It just seemed the most growthful, and brought together some lovely threads. The other 2/3 was not bad, but felt a bit like marking time.  I was miffed that Mary Sidney was turned into a plot device, after being given potential as a character (they forgot about her entirely in […]