Blurb:
Publication Date: June 8, 2014
Francis Bacon is charged with investigating the murder of a fellow barrister at Gray’s Inn. He recruits his unwanted protégé Thomas Clarady to do the tiresome legwork. The son of a privateer, Clarady will do anything to climb the Elizabethan social ladder. Bacon’s powerful uncle Lord Burghley suspects Catholic conspirators of the crime, but other motives quickly emerge. Rival barristers contend for the murdered man’s legal honors and wealthy clients. Highly-placed courtiers are implicated as the investigation reaches from Whitehall to the London streets. Bacon does the thinking; Clarady does the fencing. Everyone has something up his pinked and padded sleeve. Even the brilliant Francis Bacon is at a loss — and in danger — until he sees through the disguises of the season of Misrule.
The Francis Bacon Mystery Series
This series of historical mysteries features the philosopher-statesman Francis Bacon as a sleuth and spymaster. Since Francis prefers the comfort of his own chambers, like his spiritual descendent Nero Wolfe, he sends his pupil, the handsome young Thomas Clarady, out to gather information. Tom loves the work, not least because he meets so many interesting people, like Lord Burghley, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Christopher Marlowe. Murder by Misrule is the first book in the series.
Review:
Publication Date: June 8, 2014
Francis Bacon is charged with investigating the murder of a fellow barrister at Gray’s Inn. He recruits his unwanted protégé Thomas Clarady to do the tiresome legwork. The son of a privateer, Clarady will do anything to climb the Elizabethan social ladder. Bacon’s powerful uncle Lord Burghley suspects Catholic conspirators of the crime, but other motives quickly emerge. Rival barristers contend for the murdered man’s legal honors and wealthy clients. Highly-placed courtiers are implicated as the investigation reaches from Whitehall to the London streets. Bacon does the thinking; Clarady does the fencing. Everyone has something up his pinked and padded sleeve. Even the brilliant Francis Bacon is at a loss — and in danger — until he sees through the disguises of the season of Misrule.
The Francis Bacon Mystery Series
This series of historical mysteries features the philosopher-statesman Francis Bacon as a sleuth and spymaster. Since Francis prefers the comfort of his own chambers, like his spiritual descendent Nero Wolfe, he sends his pupil, the handsome young Thomas Clarady, out to gather information. Tom loves the work, not least because he meets so many interesting people, like Lord Burghley, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Christopher Marlowe. Murder by Misrule is the first book in the series.
Review:
" Ben shook his head, bemused, 'It seems too simple.'Bacon answered crisply, 'Simplicity is often the sign of truth.' "
A highly entertaining murder-mystery set in Elizabethan England with a wonderful set of characters. Francis Bacon has fallen out of favor with Queen Elizabeth and on the day of the Queen's Day Pageant he stumbles across the body of his former tutor and fellow barrister at Gray's Inn, Tobias.Smythson. Francis is tasked with solving the murder, which may very well include a Catholic conspiracy, and will hopefully place him back within the Queen's favor. Francis sends out four of his students, including Thomas Clarady to do most of the dirty work for him. While trying to solve Smython's murder, the Season of Misrule returns, where pranks and silliness abound; there will be several more murders, Thomas falls in love with a widow who may or may not have a live husband and all of Tom's friends may not appear to be who they seem.
Anna Castile presents an engaging mystery with smart and witty writing. I'm pretty much up for anything set in the Elizabethan era and I enjoyed reading about real-life characters Francis Bacon and Queen Elizabeth herself. Bacon is a favorite of mine and he was placed in a very believable role of the sleuth, his work in developing the scientific method and empiricism makes his character a good teacher as well as prime candidate for solving the intricate mysteries during the season of misrule. While Francis is the sleuth, most of the story comes from Thomas Clarady's point of view, a young and dashing student who easily falls in love with one of the key witnesses to the murder. Tom's character was entertaining and humorous as he and his friends try to track down witnesses. I do wish Francis would have made more appearances, hopefully there will be more Francis Bacon Mysteries to come.
Anna Castile presents an engaging mystery with smart and witty writing. I'm pretty much up for anything set in the Elizabethan era and I enjoyed reading about real-life characters Francis Bacon and Queen Elizabeth herself. Bacon is a favorite of mine and he was placed in a very believable role of the sleuth, his work in developing the scientific method and empiricism makes his character a good teacher as well as prime candidate for solving the intricate mysteries during the season of misrule. While Francis is the sleuth, most of the story comes from Thomas Clarady's point of view, a young and dashing student who easily falls in love with one of the key witnesses to the murder. Tom's character was entertaining and humorous as he and his friends try to track down witnesses. I do wish Francis would have made more appearances, hopefully there will be more Francis Bacon Mysteries to come.
The dapper Sir Francis Bacon
About the Author
Anna Castle has been a waitress, software engineer, documentary linguist, college professor, and digital archivist. Historical fiction combines her lifelong love of stories and learning. She physically resides in Austin, Texas, and mentally counts herself a queen of infinite space.
For more information please visit Anna Castle’s website and blog. You can also follow her on Facebook.
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Monday, June 2
Review at Flashlight Commentary
Tuesday, June 3
Interview at Flashlight Commentary
Guest Post at Historical Fiction Connection
Wednesday, June 4
Book Blast at The Musings of ALMYBNENR
Friday, June 6
Review at Book Nerd
Monday, June 9
Review at Ageless Pages Reviews
Wednesday, June 11
Review at Oh, For the Hook of a Book
Thursday, June 12
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Monday, June 16
Book Blast at Closed the Cover
Tuesday, June 17
Review & Giveaway at 100 Pages a Day
Wednesday, June 18
Book Blast at CelticLady’s Reviews
Thursday, June 19
Review at Bibliotica
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Friday, June 20
Review at A Bibliotaph’s Reviews
Interview at All Things Girl
Monday, June 23
Review, Guest Post, and Giveaway at A Bookish Affair
Interview at Jorie Loves a Story
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Tuesday, June 24
Review at Jorie Loves a Story
Thursday, June 26
Review at Layered Pages
Review at Kinx’s Book Nook
Friday, June 27
Book Blast at Caroline Wilson Writes
Monday, June 30
Book Blast at Historical Tapestry
Tuesday, July 1
Interview at Starting Fresh
Wednesday, July 2
Review at Kincavel Korner
Thursday, July 3
Review & Giveaway at The True Book Addict
Guest Post & Giveaway at Bibliophilia, Please
Friday, July 4
Review at Svetlana’s Reads and Views
Anna Castle has been a waitress, software engineer, documentary linguist, college professor, and digital archivist. Historical fiction combines her lifelong love of stories and learning. She physically resides in Austin, Texas, and mentally counts herself a queen of infinite space.
For more information please visit Anna Castle’s website and blog. You can also follow her on Facebook.
Buy the Book:
Barnes & Noble Smashwords Amazon
Giveaway!
Leave a comment below for a chance to win a paperback copy of Murder by Misrule. Contest open to USA and Canada only. Ends July 5, 2014.
Follow the Tour
Monday, June 2
Review at Flashlight Commentary
Tuesday, June 3
Interview at Flashlight Commentary
Guest Post at Historical Fiction Connection
Wednesday, June 4
Book Blast at The Musings of ALMYBNENR
Friday, June 6
Review at Book Nerd
Monday, June 9
Review at Ageless Pages Reviews
Wednesday, June 11
Review at Oh, For the Hook of a Book
Thursday, June 12
Review at Curling Up By the Fire
Monday, June 16
Book Blast at Closed the Cover
Tuesday, June 17
Review & Giveaway at 100 Pages a Day
Wednesday, June 18
Book Blast at CelticLady’s Reviews
Thursday, June 19
Review at Bibliotica
Book Blast at Historical Fiction Obsession
Friday, June 20
Review at A Bibliotaph’s Reviews
Interview at All Things Girl
Monday, June 23
Review, Guest Post, and Giveaway at A Bookish Affair
Interview at Jorie Loves a Story
Book Blast at So Many Books, So Little Time
Tuesday, June 24
Review at Jorie Loves a Story
Thursday, June 26
Review at Layered Pages
Review at Kinx’s Book Nook
Friday, June 27
Book Blast at Caroline Wilson Writes
Monday, June 30
Book Blast at Historical Tapestry
Tuesday, July 1
Interview at Starting Fresh
Wednesday, July 2
Review at Kincavel Korner
Thursday, July 3
Review & Giveaway at The True Book Addict
Guest Post & Giveaway at Bibliophilia, Please
Friday, July 4
Review at Svetlana’s Reads and Views
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