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The Water Devil (2007)

The Water Devil (2007)

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3.93 of 5 Votes: 5
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ISBN
0307237893 (ISBN13: 9780307237897)
Language
English
Publisher
broadway books

About book The Water Devil (2007)

Margaret continues to be a character worth reading about, as does Gilbert and his family - particularly his father. In almost every book written about the Middle Ages where there is a strong female character, she is written as a proto-feminist (am I coining a term here?). That's also true of any historical novel with a woman in it, including books taking place in the 1950's. This has been my experience with books written after 1980. In this trilogy, not only is Margaret a proto-feminist, she is also a proto-New Ager - her beliefs parallel the modern movement way back in the 1300's. Of course, everything new is old, and everything old is new again eventually, as they say. This is worth mentioning for readers who might, particularly enjoy those aspects of the character.This is my least favorite of the 3 volumes if only because the plot isn't as fast and far-reaching as the others. It resorts to madness in order to conclude one character, and brings forth an ancient spirit for several to deal with, adding a stronger magical element than found in the other 2 books. The conflict is mainly within the relationships; Margaret's cares here are mostly for her children. I give it 4 stars like the other 2 books, and recommend it - it was very satisfying to read this trilogy's conclusion, and I would like to have another that follows!

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This was a quick read. In some respects a bit too quick. I'd actually give it a 3.5 stars if I could but in this case I'd go higher rather than lower.The story follows Margaret of Ashbury as her husband Gilbert de Vilers is heading off with the Duke of Lancaster to try to win France for Edward III. Only one or two chapters deal with their separation and it's a bit confusing as to what is going on. When they are reunited, Gilbert's family once again swoops down and creates havoc. So Margaret, Gilbert and family set off to the family estate in Brokesford. Once there they discover that Gilbert's sister-in-law is behaving quite oddly. The local well seems to be inhabited by a succubus and Gilbert's father is in danger of losing his land.Into this mix add Margaret's two manipulative, bratty daughters (my least favorite characters in this story), Madame (the girls tutor), corrupt monks, and the titular water devil and the story really gets rolling. It's enjoyable but I do wish it was a bit more fleshed out. But it's worth a quick read if you've read the others in the series.
—Debbie

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