Dark in the City of Light
July 30th, 2010 | 
Author: ABOUT THE BOOK
What Evil Haunts the Shadows of 1870s Paris?
Baron Ferdinand Harsanyi — After his wife’s mysterious death, this Austrian attaché holds control over mines whose coveted ore could turn the tide of war.
Therese Harsanyi — Swept up in new romance and the spectacle of Paris, the Baron’s daughter is blind to the dangers stalking her family and the city she loves.
Rudolph Harsanyi — Unsure whom to trust, the Baron’s son’s grief over his mother’s death twists into growing anger and a desire to break free.
As France and Prussia plunge toward war, one family is caught in a web of deceit, political intrigue, and murder that threatens to tear them apart.
If you would like to read the first chapter of Dark In The City Of Light, go HERE.
MY THOUGHTS
This is another one of those books that failed to arrive in my mailbox. Having not read the book, I am unable to give you my opinion, but I would like to share what a few other readers have said.
The majority opinion is that this book is very, very heavy on historical detail, which makes it believable but also cumbersome to read. So, if you are looking for a lighthearted read to sit by the pool with … this isn’t it. If you want a historical book with some meat on its bones, try this book and maybe hang on to it for snuggling by the fireplace this winter.
Some have mentioned that the chapter divisions are too many and the dialogue overwhelming – every thought is turned into a piece of dialogue. Again, having not read the book, these comments may be a reflection of personal preference by an individual reader.
Otherwise, the plot line sounds fascinating and I really wish the book would have arrived in my mailbox.
You can visit author Paul Robertson’s website here to learn more about his books.
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