#Intrigue and entropy series#

I donвЂ™t want to say too much and give the game away but I will say that while the Nearing the end of my Lady Grace books now and I donвЂ™t think IвЂ™ve read this one before (though I amnвЂ™t entirely certain it must be said), and I throughly enjoyed it! Could be because itвЂ™s aimed at 11 year olds or it could be because it was so exciting but I read this in one day. The mystery was compelling with multiple plot twists and false leads - had me quite convinced several times! Beautifully written as usual. Nearing the end of my Lady Grace books now and I donвЂ™t think IвЂ™ve read this one before (though I amnвЂ™t entirely certain it must be said), and I throughly enjoyed it! Could be because itвЂ™s aimed at 11 year olds or it could be because it was so exciting but I read this in one day. It is easy to read and provides a relatively complex plot for children, with sufficient red herrings and clues to build up what appears to be a realistic criminal investigation.more

#Intrigue and entropy series#

However, as I said, I can understand why I liked this series when I was younger.

I was reading to find out who the criminal was, but I didn't feel as though I could participate in the investigation because Grace simply relays the details after they've been revealed or discovered by herself.

This left me feeling somewhat dislocated from the characters and the mystery. When combined with the self-aware nature of the diary form, readers are constantly reminded that they are behind on the action. Grace writes in first person, past tense that looks retrospectively on clues and investigation as they progress. My main issue with Intrigue was in its narrative style. Grace must work quickly if she's to protect innocent suspects from being punished, and catch the true criminal. 'Intrigue' promises its audience a thrilling murder mystery, with a prize to whoever can guess the identity of the true murderer! But things soon take a turn, and to everyone's surprise, the Court is faced with a real murder. This mystery takes the Queen, Grace and other members of the Court to see a new play. Unfortunately, some of that magic has been lost with time, but I still found this book enjoyable, and can see why I liked Grace's adventures so much. I used to absolutely love this series when I was younger, so much so that I used to imitate Grace's own language in my diaries (cringe doesn't even cover it). 'Intrigue' promises its audience a thrilling murder mystery, with a prize to whoever can guess t 3.5 stars. Grace and her two friends, Ellie (her Tiring Woman), and Masou (a Court Fool) do their best to discover who killed a famous actor right in front of the entire Royal Court (including the Queen!)-this includes sneaking into an abandoned theatre, going to the Clink (the prison), and even entering a suspect's home to find clues! This was a good tale, and one that had a couple of mild swear words (for anyone under 15, that is), but nothing too dramatic. Grace and her two friends, Ellie (her Tiring Woman), and Masou (a Court Fool) do their best to discover who killed a famous actor right in front of the entire Royal Court (including the Queen!)-this includes sneaking into an abandoned theatre, going to the Clink (the prison), and even entering a suspect's home to find clues! This was a g Once again, Lady Grace Cavendish sets off to solve a murder, but this time, Queen Elizabeth I has not given her permission to do so-nor has she forbade Grace. Once again, Lady Grace Cavendish sets off to solve a murder, but this time, Queen Elizabeth I has not given her permission to do so-nor has she forbade Grace.