Murder by Misrule
By Anna Castle
- Release Date: 2014-06-08
- Genre: Historical Mysteries
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
2By isle of ButrI 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
4By PappawPyleI 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
5By Frustrated Parker tooAs 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
5By jeanjaipurHistorical, fun red!Great read
5By Bobbyg8899Great characters story line and history. Definitely choose this one if you want a fun read.Good Story
5By Ireke OnumaShe really got me there with Trumpets character. And how the whole story really panned out. Just great. Kudos. Recommended reading.Utterly charming!
5By SablattThere’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
2By NotBrightEnoughSet in Sir Francis Bacon ‘s time but could have been any period. I skipped to end. Agatha Christy ending.Murder by Misrule
5By English broI loved following Ben, Tom, Trumpet, and Stephen throughout the book. Wished I could have been a part of their gang.Murder by Misrule
4By missi ellieI 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