Here is the story line: Chaucer (yes, the great poet) elicits the help of a friend to find a book that is treasonous to King Richard. Not such a bad start to a book, right?
Well, as I mentioned, it is the twists and turns that make this book less than stellar. There are so many of them that you begin to lose track of the twists upon twists upon twists. To make matters worse, it seems as though each new twist has a new cast of characters, so you can barely keep track of those either.
I did enjoy reading the book despite my complaints above. If you are really into historical fiction, then I'd say read it. Otherwise, skip it!
Rating: 7 / 10
ISBN: 9780062240323
Publisher: William Morrow
Edition: 1st Edition