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Title: Voyage to Muscovy
Subtitle: The Chronicles of Christoval Alvarez, Book 6
Author: Ann Swinfen
Narrator: Jan Cramer
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-12-17
Publisher: Ann Swinfen
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
An agent sent to Muscovy to investigate suspected treason amongst employees of the Muscovy Company has disappeared without trace on the way to Astrakhan. Sir Francis Walsingham, who began the investigation, is dead, but the directors of the Company know that the agent must be found, dead or alive.
The perfect opportunity comes when the Tsar, Emperor of All the Russias, asks for an English physician to treat his young half-brother. Christoval Alvarez, physician and former Walsingham agent, is the obvious choice, but is loathe to travel to this violent and barbarous land. However, there is no withstanding some of the most powerful men in England, so Kit is soon on the way to Muscovy, facing storms, attack by pirates, and a fearsome Russian winter.
The search for the missing agent is fraught with danger, but Kit is soon also caught up in the murderous world of Muscovy politics. To enter the realm of the Tsar is difficult. To escape may be impossible.
Members Reviews:
Kit Alvarez comes through . . .
. . . almost as well as the previous five adventures. However, this book lacked the villainous presence that created suspense in previous installments. Boris Godunov was evil enough, but was only physically present in one short scene, and a far-off threat as pursuers rarely came close enough to Kitâs small party bent on rescuing a British spy who had disappeared in Russia. The marrano issue scarcely flickered, and the young womanâs disguise issue only the briefest of glimmers. The implied romance with Simon was on hold, too, for 4/5 of the book, as they Players returned to England after only a month or two in Muscovy. Without the intrigues of Walsinghamâs spy ring, how can the saga be sustained any further? Weâll see what Will Shakespeare can boil up for us in the next novel!
another hit.
the tale of a woman pretending to be a man during the Elizabethan period is fascinating, as are the insights into the Jewish community of the period. This tale, as the title indicates, is in regards to the Russian / English trade routes, something that isn't addressed in most historical works. The political aspects are well woven into the story -- giving insight and germane to the story. I very much have enjoyed this series.
Not much plot
This book is one long, slow slog through medieval Russia. There is not much plot and very little mystery. It's better than The Portuguese Affair, which I couldn't bear to finish. Ms Swinfen is a good writer, so the book held my interest. But I was shocked when I noticed that I was 90% of the way through the story as I was still waiting for the mystery. Well worth reading if you are a Swinfen fan, but not the best book of the series. I'm glad there are more books left in the series for me to read.
A fine addition to a great series
This is a wonderful series about a girl who is disguised as a man so she can practice medicine in Elizabethan England. In this specific novel she is recruited to go to Russia to visit the English Moscovy Company operating there and to search out a spy.
Through Darkest Russia!
A VERY good Christoval Alvarez story, I love the author's portrayal of period Russia. Now that I have read all as of 2017, I worry that the author may not continue the series... and I hope that despite the difficulties, Ann Swinfen will follow through.
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Title: Voyage to Muscovy
Subtitle: The Chronicles of Christoval Alvarez, Book 6
Author: Ann Swinfen
Narrator: Jan Cramer
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-12-17
Publisher: Ann Swinfen
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
An agent sent to Muscovy to investigate suspected treason amongst employees of the Muscovy Company has disappeared without trace on the way to Astrakhan. Sir Francis Walsingham, who began the investigation, is dead, but the directors of the Company know that the agent must be found, dead or alive.
The perfect opportunity comes when the Tsar, Emperor of All the Russias, asks for an English physician to treat his young half-brother. Christoval Alvarez, physician and former Walsingham agent, is the obvious choice, but is loathe to travel to this violent and barbarous land. However, there is no withstanding some of the most powerful men in England, so Kit is soon on the way to Muscovy, facing storms, attack by pirates, and a fearsome Russian winter.
The search for the missing agent is fraught with danger, but Kit is soon also caught up in the murderous world of Muscovy politics. To enter the realm of the Tsar is difficult. To escape may be impossible.
Members Reviews:
Kit Alvarez comes through . . .
. . . almost as well as the previous five adventures. However, this book lacked the villainous presence that created suspense in previous installments. Boris Godunov was evil enough, but was only physically present in one short scene, and a far-off threat as pursuers rarely came close enough to Kitâs small party bent on rescuing a British spy who had disappeared in Russia. The marrano issue scarcely flickered, and the young womanâs disguise issue only the briefest of glimmers. The implied romance with Simon was on hold, too, for 4/5 of the book, as they Players returned to England after only a month or two in Muscovy. Without the intrigues of Walsinghamâs spy ring, how can the saga be sustained any further? Weâll see what Will Shakespeare can boil up for us in the next novel!
another hit.
the tale of a woman pretending to be a man during the Elizabethan period is fascinating, as are the insights into the Jewish community of the period. This tale, as the title indicates, is in regards to the Russian / English trade routes, something that isn't addressed in most historical works. The political aspects are well woven into the story -- giving insight and germane to the story. I very much have enjoyed this series.
Not much plot
This book is one long, slow slog through medieval Russia. There is not much plot and very little mystery. It's better than The Portuguese Affair, which I couldn't bear to finish. Ms Swinfen is a good writer, so the book held my interest. But I was shocked when I noticed that I was 90% of the way through the story as I was still waiting for the mystery. Well worth reading if you are a Swinfen fan, but not the best book of the series. I'm glad there are more books left in the series for me to read.
A fine addition to a great series
This is a wonderful series about a girl who is disguised as a man so she can practice medicine in Elizabethan England. In this specific novel she is recruited to go to Russia to visit the English Moscovy Company operating there and to search out a spy.
Through Darkest Russia!
A VERY good Christoval Alvarez story, I love the author's portrayal of period Russia. Now that I have read all as of 2017, I worry that the author may not continue the series... and I hope that despite the difficulties, Ann Swinfen will follow through.