The Silent Boy, (Paperback)

from fhudnell

In this historical novel, the two mysteries are why is the boy silent and why do so many people seem to want to get their hands on him. Ultimately, I found the investigation more compelling than the answers, but I liked the book a lot. I enjoyed the author's style of writing with intelligence, in...

from maximeg

Although i am a fan of Thrillers & History I have never come across the author Andrew Taylor before & i am very glad Thanks to goodreads First reads giveaway that i have had the chance to read this book. Very good story line again another book i had trouble putting down you immerse yourself in th...

from Panfried

Very enjoyable and atmospheric. Genuinely creepy moments. Dickens like - and I'm a Dickens fan. It's no Tale of Two Cities though, as the vast majority of the action is in Britain. It gets especially gripping half way through, so stick with it. Can't believe I've not come across this writer befor...

from jenzbaker

Creepy, confusing story about a kid who witnesses his mother's death during the French Revolution and then is spirited away by two factions. He doesn't talk. You want to smack him. Reviewed for Booklist.