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McIntosh continues her Scottish writes "Gripping" is not the word I'd use to describe Pat McIntosh's third Gil Cunningham historical mystery, "The Merchant's Mark." However, to give Ms McIntosh her due, the series, including the latest has some strong, positive marks. It's a series that I have found worth the time and effort. And, yes, there is a bit of an effort in that the author's use of the 15th century (one assumes) vernacular makes the story not so gripping but ofttimes a pain. Hint to Ms McIntosh: your American readers, if you desire... more info
Mystery and Romance in 15th century Glasgow. This third Gill Cunningham detective story is a little different in tone from the "Harper's Quine" and the "Nicholas Feast" - but none the worse for that. This is a quest rather than a domestic investigation. Gil is despatched in a semi-official capacity to discover why part of a missing royal treasure has turned up in a barrel with the severed head of an unidentified man. This trail takes him to court, to among wandering minstrels, to the ambiguous Kinghts Hospitalers and to an encounter with the Grateful... more info
