What a great book! I was attracted to the book by the description, but not sure I should start reading a series at book 11! Even though I'd not read any other books in the series, the author did an excellent job providing the reader with enough background information that it was very easy to pick up what the characters had experienced in prior books. The combination of a good mystery with actual historical characters and events, and thought-provoking context makes this book a winner!

I was hooked from the start and read the book in one setting. This book has many interwoven story lines -- from a mysterious delivery of the codex, to impostors, to a queen having passed away to a visit from a holy woman. The reader is present with the main characters as they interact with a not-so-nice bishop, the Duke of Lancaster, King Richard, and Julian of Norwich, to name a few! I did not want this book to end and will now go back and read the first 10 while anxiously awaiting release of number 12!

I highly recommend this book!