The plot was well paced and there were quite a few twists and turns that surprised me. The ending is satisfying and really sweet. There is nothing that would make this The Betrayal inappropriate for a younger audience, and so I think this story could be enjoyed by anyone aged 10 and over. I think that this book and probably the entire series is one that can be enjoyed by those who aren't fans of historical fiction.
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I recommend it to lovers of fiction, especially historicals, and those who are unsure about the historical genre. Nov 02, Rebecca Pates rated it it was amazing. This was found in the corner of the library alone and frankly, no-one knew it.
I saw it straight away and picked it up without even thinking about it. You know, one of those kind of automatic reactions like saying Sorry when you make a mistake in French - and much like my French teacher is telling us off for. And to be honest, the best in my opinion. I actually really enjoyed this book, mostly probably because I This was found in the corner of the library alone and frankly, no-one knew it. I actually really enjoyed this book, mostly probably because I've read the two other in the series.
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I would say that reading them, would help as Lucy does mention events that happen in those but it isn't necessary. Which rounded it all off nicely and answered all our questions and is nice that they hint at what happens after the book is finished. The cover above I think is lovely. I love that dress and I am, unfortunately, one of those that still wants to be able to wear dresses like that now. They are gorgeous even though there is so much that goes into looking like that. The detail that Mary Hooper has used is amazing and like normal, she has taken me into the Elizabethan world for Lucy.
My favourite character was Tomas. He is so funny and had me laughing out loud - and very gentlemanly. So I approve of him. This book is for those historical romance lovers. Yet another great historical book by Mary Hooper. May 22, Suzannah Seerden rated it it was amazing. I really really enjoyed this book. You have to read it: Die Reihe wurde von Teil zu Teil besser und jedes Buch unterscheidet sich auch sehr von den anderen.
Es kommen stetig neue Charaktere und Elemente hinzu. I like this author's book. Aug 15, golightly23 rated it it was ok. Not as good as the other two. There were just some weird parts thrown in and I ended up saying, "this is kind of dumb" a few times. Still love Mary Hooper, but fell short.
At the House of the Magician
Feb 19, Elizabeth rated it really liked it Shelves: Lucy moves to London and continues on her life of spying and excitement. Dee declares that they are to be moving to London so he can continue in his work as the Queen's magician, Lucy and Mistress Midge move on ahead to make the new lodgings bearable. Here she makes new friends and becomes an actor actress as part of her free time. How will this acting help her? This last installment of this trilogy by Mary Hooper Lucy moves to London and continues on her life of spying and excitement.
This last installment of this trilogy by Mary Hooper was extremely entertaining.
The Betrayal (At the House of the Magician, #3) by Mary Hooper
Her use of history and cliffhangers from the books before help to leave you to wonder what is going to happen next. Zum Inhalt will ich daher nicht mehr verraten, nur so viel, dass es ein gelungener Abschluss der Trilogie ist! Wieder liest sich das Buch sehr gut, ich liebe einfach die Art von Mary Hooper und kann mich in den Beschreibungen des historischen Englands verlieren. Die Landschaft, die Stadt und die Charaktere sind so liebevoll und detailliert dargestellt, als ob man selbst im Ich fand dieses Buch einen tollen Abschluss der Reihe und werde die Autorin sicherlich weiter verfolgen!
Apr 29, Sarah Miles rated it liked it. This is historical chick lit, not historical romance.
I wouldn't call something that starts throwing in romance beyond pining and jealousy and that sort of thing at the very end of the novel. I was really irked that that's how it worked out, because to me, that's when things were getting extra interesting. Love the plot of being a spy in service to the Queen, but a romance blooming when the Queen doesn't like members of her court marrying would've been fantastic.
That's how a book 4 would've g This is historical chick lit, not historical romance. That's how a book 4 would've gone, in my opinion.
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Instead, the final book of the series final to the best of my knowledge chops off after the romance part becomes more legit. Plus, there's a vision that's relevant, teasing at how the future will go.
But, instead of getting to see that blossom and possibly lead up to the vision, the story goes dead. For the most part, I enjoyed the read. A little predictable, but cute nonetheless. It's just that the way it ended and how the romance "progressed" over the story wasn't what I'd like. Jun 17, Linda Lipko added it Shelves: There are a few best of the best books I've read in , and then this is the worst of the worst! The writing was scattered; The characters were poorly developed; the plot was non developed and scattered. Lucy is employed by Dr. Dee, a "magician" who makes potions and claims to see into the future.
Through her position with Dr. Dee she peripherally comes in contact with Queen Elizabeth I. Set it the historical time period of Mary Queen of Scots plotting against Elizabeth, Lucy uncovers a spy work There are a few best of the best books I've read in , and then this is the worst of the worst! Set it the historical time period of Mary Queen of Scots plotting against Elizabeth, Lucy uncovers a spy working for Mary Queen of Scots who is a lady in waiting for Elizabeth.
There is a sub plot of romance wherein Lucy hopes to gain the love of Thomas, the Queen's fool. Again, all of this is a mish mash of tidbits of information loosely woven and poorly written. On a quest to read books off the shelf, I grabbed this one from my Tudor History bookcase. I have another book by this author, I think I'll give both to the library. No stars for this one! Feb 03, Christeen added it. A nice ending to this trio of books. This book focuses much more on Lucy and her interests and escapades than her employer's.
Lucy becomes much more involved in spying for QE I, and a majority of the book takes place in Whitehall rather than in Mortlake.
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Some storylines from the first and second books are wrapped up very nicely, and overall, it is a just a lovely read. Best suited for year olds. Apr 01, Nathan Song rated it it was ok. I think this book was pretty good and interesting. Lucy was to travel to England on a mission from the queen. It was a little confusing with some of the characters and the old fashioned words, like "tis". But Elizabeth has more to think about than a lost love. The plots surrounding Mary Queen of Scots are coming to a head Lucy is as enjoyable a character as ever.
She's big of heart, impulsive and romantic. She's hopelessly nosy and she just can't help but be where she shouldn't be. Her escapades in the theatre are hilarious - she goes in disguise as a boy for propriety's sake, and dissembles so well that she is promptly taken on as an actor to play a boy playing a girl.
But it's this cross-dressing and her talent for it that eventually unables her to foil yet another plot against Elizabeth. And she remains as hopelessly in love with the Queen's fool, Tomas, as ever. The Betrayal , apparently, is the last in this series. I think it's probably wise. Lucy has been a super tour guide around Elizabethan England, but there's only so much she can show her readers. Better to end with some drama than to become tired and samey. She has been great fun, all the same - Hooper's research is impeccable and interesting.
She doesn't stick to the grandstanding of court life. Instead, she shares all sorts of homely detail and a very vivid picture of daily life and social attitudes rises up from her pages. The politics and intrigue are all there, but she keeps it light and romantic and girly too, so these books are educational but they are never dull.