Review: A Great Read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 11, 2012
If asked which character I identified most with in Dark Deceit, by Cathie Dunn, I would have to say it was with Geoffrey de Mortagne. What a patient man! Being rejected is not something that puts Geoffrey down for long. He is a strong character, a leader of men, true to his oaths, but has flaws-Alleyne de Bellac is his biggest. The fact that he is steadfast in protecting Alleyne through thick and thin is wonderful to read. Cathie Dunn portrays a very human hero in Goeffrey, and yet there is an aloofness that is totally in keeping for the hero in the Historical genre. As to the heroine I found her shallow-at first. She is a young woman who has a lot to learn about the harsh world of medieval times. From the outset her mind is made up about who carries blame and who is trustworthy- not easily swayed to change her mind. She makes some poor choices, especially in her trust of Will d'Arques, BUT she does learn as the story unfolds. Physical and moral support are not only given by Geoffrey, I look forward to the next book to see if supporting characters, Guy for example, has a story to tell. Dark Deceit is great read.