Mary Hooper gehört für mich eindeutig zu der Kategorie Lieblingsautoren. Ich habe mich als Teenager in ihren Schreibstil verliebt und hatte bisher mit jedem ihrer Bücher unglaubliche Momente. Die Trilogie rund um das Haus des Zauberers ist absolut lesenswert.

Solid historical novel set during the reign of Elizabeth I with a hint of magic to come in its sequel.

It took me a little while to get into this story, mostly because it's been a long while since I've read any middle grade books. Once I did get into it, I fell in love with this book. It's well written, provides lots of little tidbits about the era, and a character who makes some questionable choices that add some intensity to the book.

Best of all, it had jester's in it. I'm a fan of any novel with jesters. As far as I'm concerned they're the unsung historical heroes.

Did not finish.