Review: The Winter Ghosts

The Winter Ghosts by Kate Mosse My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the third Kate Mosse book I've read, following Labyrinth and Sepulchre. It's much smaller than these two and was a very quick read. It has it's historical roots in the persecution of the Cathars, like Labyrinth, and in the post war …

Review: Sepulchre

Sepulchre by Kate Mosse My rating: 4 of 5 stars I was leant a copy of this after reading Labyrinth, the first book in the trilogy, and as in the case of the first I thoroughly enjoyed it. Mosse's writing is very engaging, reminding me of Joanne Harris. Whilst the setting outside mediaeval Carcassone is …

An Open Secret

Church Newsletter article for 18th September 2011 I’ve just finished reading the best selling novel ‘Labyrinth’ by Kate Mosse. This is a gripping thriller set simultaneously in mediaeval and modern Carcassone, France. In it, the main character Alice discovers hints and echoes of an ancient story, a story of inquisition, heresy and sacrifice and finds …

Review: Labyrinth

Labyrinth by Kate Mosse My rating: 4 of 5 stars I didn't know what to expect when I picked up a copy of this book - I knew nothing about it except that it was popular and had an intriguing title. When I looked closer at the cover and saw that it was about 'Three …