Thomas Clarady is recruited to spy on a group of radical Puritans at Cambridge University. Francis Bacon is his spymaster; his tutor in both tradecraft and religious politics. Their commission gets off to a deadly start when Tom finds his chief informant hanging from the roof beams. Now he must catch a murderer as well as a seditioner. His first suspect is volatile poet Christopher Marlowe, who … who keeps turning up in the wrong places.
Dogged by unreliable assistants, chased by three lusty women, and harangued daily by the exacting Bacon, Tom risks his very soul to catch the villains and win his reward.
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Not as enjoyable as the first book in the series, but good non-the-less.
This was a well-written mystery with plenty of interesting and likable characters. The author did a wonderful job with her research and used the knowledge convincingly, without ever making the detailed descriptions of the era a distraction from the story– all of that blended right in and kept me in the story, moving through the murder investigation with the characters. I downloaded this book during a Bookbub promotion.
To much of the same old thing, interesting but not my cup of tea
Enjoyed the historical period and characters as well as the setting in the England of Queen Elizabeth I. There was friendship, romance, and a murder to solve. Most entertaining Cozy Mystery!
I found this book to be rather dull to read because it was written like an old English novel.
Good read
Slow moving
I really like this series. I liked the feeling of being in another time and not having a lot of technology to get to the truth. I will be adding these with my Brother Cadfael series.
Super great read
A bit laborious to read. Premise got tiresome.
This was a fun murder mystery set in 16th century England at Corpus Christi College. It incorporated real-life historical figures, including Francis Bacon and Christopher Marlowe. I adored Marlowe. His fictional persona lined up neatly with his real biography. Our protagonist was a spy working on behalf of Bacon trying to uncover a seditious Puritan plot. Although this was the second in the series, it stood well on its own. However, I intend to find the first book as well as check into sequels.
Enjoyed this book.
Great historical series!
Also starting Francis Bacon, Christopher Marlowe, and other lesser known historical characters. Death by Disputation is one of those historical novels that make the period come alive. Tremendous fun.
Studying law, young Francis Bacon is learning the intrigues of the courts. A murder occurs, followed by an attack on Bacon. Will he survive to solve the crimes or will he fall victim the dark ways of some in the court?
I love the challenges faced by Francis Bacon’s protege, and the glimpse into court intrigue in Elizabethan times. It’s a fun romp, well written and the author did not telegraph the resolution of the mystery. The main character’s love interest is pretty plucky and a little unbelievable, but I do like her and she would have had fun back then.
Good character development. It gave a view into Frances Bacon and English at the time. Itwas humorous at times and wove a good mystery story.
Other than the constant drinking and immorality, the plot is good.
Love the characters. All quirky and delightful
Like the historic setting and information about the time period
An ok read but too many peripheral characters and improbable twists.