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5.0 out of 5 stars I mourn Julian Kestrel, February 10, 2002

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Jacquelyn Bailey (Ft. Washington, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Whom the Gods Love: A Julian Kestrel Mystery (Hardcover)

I mourn Julian Kestrel, and even more, I mourn Kate Ross, the gifted writer who created him. I would have read ten, twenty or more Kestrel books, but alas, there are only four. In WHOM THE GODS LOVE, Kestrel investigates the death of a "golden boy" who turned out to have a nasty way of ferreting out other people's secrets and turning them to his advantage. The question is, which of Alexander Falkland's many victims finally killed him? Like Anne Perry, the late Ms. Ross touched on the social problems of the time, but her touch was lighter. I recommend WHOM THE GODS LOVE and all the other Kestrel books to anyone who enjoys the work of Anne Perry and Dorothy L. Sayers.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book, August 25, 2001

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This review is from: Whom the Gods Love (Julian Kestrel Mystery) (Mass Market Paperback)

As I read this historical mystery, I kept wondering why I had not previously heard of Kate Ross. Her wonderful ability to use the written word and her fascinating discription of London society in 1825 created exactly the kind of book that I enjoy. The mystery part of the book was good, but the author's ability to "turn a phrase" is the thing that sets Kate Ross apart from other good mystery writers in my opinion. The "detective" in this mystery, Julian Kestrel, is a young English gentleman who moves in high society in London in 1825. He is witty and urbane and totally charming. Ms. Ross wrote four Julian Kestrel books before her death. This is the third book in the series. Normally, with excellent authors such as Ms. Ross, it is best to start a seies with the first book in the series. If you like history and a little romance and a brilliant command of the English language mixed with mystery, you will find Kate Ross to be very satisfying.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kate Ross' death put an end to beautifully written books, March 28, 2002

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Golden M. Wilson (Cooper City, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Whom the Gods Love (Julian Kestrel Mystery) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have read all of Kate Ross' books and was enthralled by each one! Go right now and order her four books. I can't put into words how much I enjoyed them. You will too. Julian Kestral, the protagonist, is one that you will not easily forget. I loved all of them.

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4.0 out of 5 stars great prose
I had a suspicion about most of the revelations, but wasn't sure, so it was fairly satisfying in that regard. Read more

Published 4 months ago by moderatelymoderate

4.0 out of 5 stars Each One Is Better Than The Last
This is the third in the series of Julian Kestrel Mysteries by Kate Ross.

I have read them in order and just finished this one. Read more

Published on January 24, 2008 by Barb Mechalke

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding plot, detective, and characters
The author weaves words into works of art! This writing is the stuff that made Sherlock Holmes, Poirot, Miss Marple, etc. Read more

Published on February 11, 2007 by F.Faulkner

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
This is one of the best historical mysteries I've ever read. And that's saying something, because I am very picky about historical mysteries. Read more

Published on July 17, 2006 by Bookworm

5.0 out of 5 stars Enter a new Sherlock Holmes
When I first read Kate Ross, I relaized that here was a lady who did extraordinary research on the Restoration Period in England and who could manage to spin a great yarn. Read more

Published on March 14, 2006 by Louis Savage

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book
As I read this historical mystery, I kept wondering why I had not previously heard of Kate Ross. Her wonderful ability to use the written word and her fascinating discription of... Read more

Published on August 25, 2001 by Gray

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent novel; not Ross's best
I enjoyed this novel, as I do all of Kate Ross's work. The period detail and dialogue are accurate, and Ross keeps the plot moving while developing strong characters. Read more

Published on February 29, 2000 by a fan

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent historical whodunit
This is the first historical mystery that I've read and it's excellent. I've loaned this book out to several friends who, like me, became hooked on Julian Kestrel and company... Read more

Published on October 22, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book!
I am a huge fan of Kate Ross and think that Whom the Gods Love is her best novel yet (I'm reading them in order). Read more

Published on August 12, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of the Series
Kate Ross's death of cancer in March 1998 was a tragic loss and I'm saddened that we'll never have a new Julian Kestral mystery to savor. Read more

Published on July 25, 1999

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Go through the holly archway, Sir Malcolm's letter had said, then take the long, straight path past the church. Read the first page

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saddle room, stable staff, noon yesterday

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Sir Malcolm, Bow Street, Cygnet's Court, Alexander Falkland, Brickfield Murder, Miss Clare, Sir Henry, David Adams, Lady Anthea, Lincoln's Inn, Quentin Clare, Verity Clare, Covent Garden, Felix Poynter, Sir Malcohn, Julian Kestrel, Martha Gilmore, Peter Vance, Long Acre, Montague Wildwood, Fanny Gates, Bill Watkins, Drury Lane, George Tibbs, Marianne Desmond

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