Murder by Misrule

By Anna Castle

Murder by Misrule - Anna Castle
  • Release Date: 2014-06-08
  • Genre: Historical Mysteries
Score: 4
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From 245 Ratings

Description

Brilliant Francis Bacon is at a loss -- and in danger.

Francis Bacon is charged with investigating the murder of a fellow barrister at Gray's Inn. He recruits his unwanted protégé Thomas Clarady to do the tiresome legwork. The son of a privateer, Clarady will do anything to climb the Elizabethan social ladder.

Bacon's powerful uncle Lord Burghley suspects Catholic conspirators of the crime, but other motives quickly emerge. Rival barristers contend for the murdered man's legal honors and wealthy clients. Highly-placed courtiers are implicated as the investigation reaches from Whitehall to the London streets.

Bacon does the thinking; Clarady does the fencing. Everyone has something up his pinked and padded sleeve. Even the brilliant Francis Bacon is at a loss — and in danger — until he sees through the disguises of the season of Misrule.

"Castle's characters brim with zest and real feeling." — Kirkus Starred Review.

Don't dally! Jump right into this first book in the award-winning Francis Bacon mystery series.

Reviews

  • Confusing

    2
    By isle of Butr
    I am still not sure how these misers happened. The history was interesting but not helpful to solve mystery. Even though this is billed as a Bacon mystery I would call it a Tom Clarady mystery. He is the more interesting character.
  • Historical Fiction: My Guilty Pleasure

    4
    By PappawPyle
    I recently binged a podcast called, “Historical Figures,” and found the Sir Francis Bacon episode (Season 1, Episode 32) particularly intriguing. I think that played a large part in getting me to take up this tale. I have begun to find I really enjoy the melding of fictionalized situations with historical people and places. I think you’ll really enjoy this tale, if you’ll give it a try.
  • Can’t live without Bacon

    5
    By Frustrated Parker too
    As an English lit major years ago my education is full of Francis Bacon and 16th century London. Loved the story and it’s true to the period scenes of life then. Worth the read. And Bacon’s brillance again raises the question: Did he actually write plays under the name of Shakespeare?
  • Murder by Misrule

    5
    By jeanjaipur
    Historical, fun red!
  • Great read

    5
    By Bobbyg8899
    Great characters story line and history. Definitely choose this one if you want a fun read.
  • Good Story

    5
    By Ireke Onuma
    She really got me there with Trumpets character. And how the whole story really panned out. Just great. Kudos. Recommended reading.
  • Utterly charming!

    5
    By Sablatt
    There’s so much to enjoy in this light mystery. The characters are well developed and engaging, the mystery turning into two plot lines was a surprise, and the description of Elizabethan times was provocative. I found myself on Wikipedia reading first about Bacon, then Essex, then Burghley, and on and on. This book is well written, with lively dialogue and great descriptions of everything period from clothing and manners to the muck and mire.
  • Cozy mystery but more a detective story

    2
    By NotBrightEnough
    Set in Sir Francis Bacon ‘s time but could have been any period. I skipped to end. Agatha Christy ending.
  • Murder by Misrule

    5
    By English bro
    I loved following Ben, Tom, Trumpet, and Stephen throughout the book. Wished I could have been a part of their gang.
  • Murder by Misrule

    4
    By missi ellie
    I love historical fiction and this one did not disappoint. The characters lived up to their history. The description of styles and clothing were close to what actually was in the 1500’s. If you don’t care for descriptions and a lot of historical data or early English terms and words this book may bog you down a bit. For me it set the scene for the mystery that was artfully woven into the story line. A good read. Ellie,Mesa Arizona July, 2018