Review: Historian's Delight
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 5, 2012
Layered with authentic detail that will delight any historian, Dark Deceit is a well-written tale of romance, intrigue and dastardly machinations.  At its core is Lady Alleyne, a knight's daughter.  When her father is mysteriously murdered, she inherits his manor--but in uncertain times will she manage to keep it? Gallant Geoffrey steps in to offer his assistance, but despite her attraction to the under-sheriff, Alleyne is determined to seek help from an old flame, Will d'Arques. As the first of a series, Dark Deceit sets up the conflict well.  The backdrop of war-torn England and Normandy provides ample drama going forward.  The ending of the novel breaks at a good spot, and lets the reader know the happy ending is only happy-for-now. I enjoyed watching Alleyne blunder her way to love.  Equally satisfying was Geoffrey's quest to set his own personal demons to rest.  I'll be looking for the next book in the series.