THE TURN OF MIDNIGHT by Minette Walters is just as good, if not better, than the first book. There is much more intrigue to be had, as Thaddeus attempts to pass himself off as My Lord of Athelstan, in order to buy another demesne. Unfortunately, he and Lady Anne made more than one enemy by isolating Develish, and they will soon find themselves in another deadly situation.
While this novel could function as a stand-alone, having read the first book, I enjoyed reading about the changes among the characters. No one is the same person they were before the plague, and the author uses the growth of their personalities and skills to weave quite a new future for the survivors of the pestilence. I especially love the relationships which have developed among certain characters, such as Eleanor and Robert, the five young men, and, of course, Lady Anne and Thaddeus. Even the people of Blandeforde made an impression.
I sincerely hope Walters will write one more book to include the fates of the demesnes, the return of the ships from Spain, and some proper closure for some of the personal storylines. I'm not ready to part ways with Develish.
As always,
AstraDaemon
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