My Rating: 4/5
Blurb:
The story of a remarkable boy called Yann Margoza; Tetu the dwarf, his friend and mentor; Sido, unloved daughter of a foolish Marquis; and Count Kalliovski, Grand Master of a secret society, who has half the aristocracy in thrall to him, and wants Yann dead. Yann is spirited away to London but three years later, when Paris is gripped by the bloody horrors of the Revolution, he returns, charged with two missions: to find out Kalliovski's darkest deeds and to save Sido from the guillotine. With a tangle of secrets, a thread of magic and a touch of humour, the follies of the aristocracy and the sufferings of ordinary people are unfolded as their lives move relentlessly towards the tragic and horrific days of the Terror. The Red Necklace is not only a tremendous adventure story but a vibrant and passionate picture of Paris in turmoil and of a large cast of memorable character.
Review:
I gave this book a 4/5 as I felt it was a very interesting book with alot of excitment and I especially love the magical side of it. I would have given it full marks, but it dosen't have as much historical relevance as it claims to, it is just set during The French Revolution, it dosen't mention many of the events that took place during the time, even in the background. This would be my only problem with the book, otherwise I loved it. I have re-read this book atleast twice I loved it so much and would definately recommend it to my readers.
Sequels:
The Silver Blade
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