by Jean Zimmerman
3.5 stars rounded up. I almost didn't make it through the first 10-50 pages, more than once. This portion of the book could have used a little more spit and polish. I got the feeling that during editing someone said, the books done, this section is good enough. I'm glad I kept going, but a lot of ...
“A feisty young Dutch woman, an English spy, and a local demon all cross paths in 1663 New Amsterdam, in this Ludlumesque historical thriller…a successful mix of historical fiction, spy thriller, and horror.”As Ruth, said “Every now and then I read a book that just takes my breath away. It feels lik...
“The more things change, the more things stay the same” seems to be the main theme behind Jean Zimmerman’s The Orphanmaster with its focus on political intrigue, ambition, and human depravity. Set in New Amsterdam, the story follows Blandine van Couvering, a female merchant who is way ahead of her t...
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